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 March
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in March
Estimated hotel price
£61
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 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Bologna takes 1h 34m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 13m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Padua takes 110 miles and will cost you around £14. From Verona, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Bologna takes 1h 34m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £18 for a 2h 13m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Trieste, the bus ride to Padua takes 110 miles and will cost you around £14. From Verona, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,889 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,409 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,595 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,930 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £88 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £9 to £373 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
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Hilton Garden Inn Padova City Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£103+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Abano Ritz Hotel Terme
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Hotel Ariston Molino Buja
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Hotel Terme Roma
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 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, 14% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.32 and £24.42. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £34 per day, on average, or £102 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, 14% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.53 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 £18.32 and £24.42. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mercedes-Benz A-Class or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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