Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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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Where to Eat in Padua

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sun Sushi (145 Via Battaglia) and Serafina Padova (Piazza delle Erbe 18) are great picks.

When to visit Padua

Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£57
1 night at 3-star hotel
Padua in April
Estimated hotel price
£57
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 British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Padua to Verona takes 1h 28m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 17m 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 Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 177 km and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 208 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 British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Padua to Verona takes 1h 28m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £14 for a 2h 17m 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 Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Verona, the bus ride to Padua takes 177 km and will cost you around £10. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £9 for a journey of 208 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Padua

Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £27 to £548 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 4% 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)
£100+
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Crowne Plaza Padova By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hotel Terme Venezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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Galzignano Resort Terme & Golf - Hotel Splendid
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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AC Hotel Padova by Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hotel Casa del Pellegrino
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Padua

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.68 and £23.57. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.48 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 £17.68 and £23.57. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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