Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Perugia travel guide

Perugia Tourism | Perugia Guide

You're Going to Love Perugia

With a population of 120,137, Perugia is a must-see destination in Umbria, 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 Perugia has to offer.

When to visit Perugia

Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Perugia in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Perugia, with an average rainfall of 45 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Perugia

Plane

When flying to Perugia, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Perugia from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Perugia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Perugia to Naples takes 2h 06m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 40m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Perugia Università is the busiest station in Perugia. Another popular train station is Perugia Capitini, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 83 miles from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Rental Plus, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Perugia takes 135 miles and will cost you around £10. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Perugia Piazza Partigiani, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Perugia. Perugia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Perugia, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Perugia from the United Kingdom departs from Nottingham and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Perugia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Perugia to Naples takes 2h 06m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 40m trip. Located 1.7 miles from the city centre, Perugia Università is the busiest station in Perugia. Another popular train station is Perugia Capitini, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 83 miles from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Rental Plus, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Perugia takes 135 miles and will cost you around £10. From Perugia, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Perugia Piazza Partigiani, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Perugia. Perugia is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Perugia

AOIAncona Falconara
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Perugia

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,807 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,314 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,268 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,455 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,830 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,221 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Perugia

From 5-star hotels such as the Sina Brufani to great affordable options like the Ilgo Hotel, Perugia offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £81 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £226 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Signa and Hotel S. Ercolano.

Where to stay in popular areas of Perugia

Most booked hotels in Perugia

See all
Rosetta Hotel Perugia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£127+
View
Relais dell'Olmo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£82+
View
Sangallo Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£90+
View
Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
View
Hotel Umbria
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£56+
View
Ilgo Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£58+
View

Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £45 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Perugia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.99 and £25.31. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £45 per day, on average, or £136 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.59 per litre in Perugia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £18.99 and £25.31. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 25% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car hire in Perugia