Padua travel guide
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You're Going to Love Padua
With a population of 203,725, Padua is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Padua has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Padua
When to visit Padua
How to Get to Padua
Plane
Although Padua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which is located 23 miles from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Car
Another option to get to Padua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 131 miles from Padua. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Milan.
Airlines serving Padua
Where to stay in Padua
Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £99 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £35 to £338 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 7% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Padua
Most booked hotels in Padua
Hiring a car in Padua
Hiring a car in Padua costs £32 per day, on average, or £97 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.
Expect to pay £1.87 per litre in Padua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.40 and £29.87. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.