Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Padua

Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 37 km from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways 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 210 km from Padua. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Plane

Although Padua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which is located 37 km from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways 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 210 km from Padua. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,109 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £42 to £258 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Padua

Most booked hotels in Padua

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Hotel Terme Delle Nazioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Bypillow Grand Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hotel Terme Antoniano
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hotel Abano Ritz
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Hotello Padova
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £34 per day, on average, or £103 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.87 and £26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £34 per day, on average, or £103 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 25% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.66 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 £19.87 and £26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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