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 4 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
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£56
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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Milan takes 2h 13m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 39m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 129 km and will cost you around £13. From Trieste, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km 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 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.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Padua to Milan takes 2h 13m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £22 for a 3h 39m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 1.2 km from the city centre.

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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 129 km and will cost you around £13. From Trieste, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Padua

VRNVerona
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Padua

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £28 to £558 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 3% 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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Crowne Plaza Padova By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Galzignano Resort Terme & Golf - Hotel Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£55+
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Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £12 per day, on average, or £47 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 148% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.88. 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 £12 per day, on average, or £47 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 148% cheaper than airport locations in Padua.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.91 and £23.88. 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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