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 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 Felirent, 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 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 Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airlines serving Padua

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,538 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,154 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,566 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £37 to £365 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

Savhotel Mantegna Padova
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£76+
Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£108+
Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Hotel Igea
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£66+
Best Western Plus Hotel Galileo Padova
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Donatello
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£62+

Hiring a car in Padua

Hiring a car in Padua costs £32 per day, on average, or £95 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, 1% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.47 and £27.29. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Padua costs £32 per day, on average, or £95 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, 1% more expensive than at Venice Marco Polo.

Expect to pay £1.71 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 £20.47 and £27.29. The most frequently booked car type in Padua is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.