Parma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Parma
With a population of 146,299, Parma is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Parma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Parma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parma in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Parma, with an average rainfall of 40 mm.
How to Get to Parma
Plane
When flying to Parma, you’ll arrive at Parma (PMF), which is located 4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Parma is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 116 km from Parma. You’ll find branches of Budget and Wheego, among others, in Milan.
Airlines serving Parma
Where to stay in Parma
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel De La Ville to great affordable options like the Holiday Inn Express Parma By IHG, Parma offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £75 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £155 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Parma
Most booked hotels in Parma
Hiring a car in Parma
Hiring a car in Parma costs £32 per day, on average, or £64 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.87 per litre in Parma (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.37 and £29.83. The most frequently booked car type in Parma is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Opel Grandland X or similar) is, on average, 21% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.