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, 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 210 km from Padua. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Sixt, 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, 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 210 km from Padua. You’ll find branches of Felirent and Sixt, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,074 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,584 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (962 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,224 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,536 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,488 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £35 to £354 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 9% 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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Savhotel Mantegna Padova
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Terme Delle Nazioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Bypillow Grand Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hotel Igea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £43 per day, on average, or £129 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, 27% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.80 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 £21.54 and £28.72. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £43 per day, on average, or £129 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, 27% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.80 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 £21.54 and £28.72. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.

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