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

Perugia travel guide

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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
£88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£88
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.

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How to Get to Perugia

Plane

When flying to Perugia, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 10 km 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 Florence takes 1h 26m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 07m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Perugia Università is the busiest station in Perugia. Another popular train station is Perugia Capitini, located 2.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 258 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and MarinoBus. From Afragola, the bus ride to Perugia takes 217 km and will cost you around £5. From Milan, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 732 km. The most popular bus station is Perugia Piazza Partigiani, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Perugia. Perugia is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Perugia, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 10 km 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 Florence takes 1h 26m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 07m trip. Located 2.7 km from the city centre, Perugia Università is the busiest station in Perugia. Another popular train station is Perugia Capitini, located 2.9 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 258 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and MarinoBus. From Afragola, the bus ride to Perugia takes 217 km and will cost you around £5. From Milan, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 732 km. The most popular bus station is Perugia Piazza Partigiani, located 0.7 km from the city centre of Perugia. Perugia is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Perugia

AOIAncona Falconara
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Perugia

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
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Iberia
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Air France
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Cathay Pacific
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Etihad Airways
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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 £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £232 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Signa and Hotel Sant'Ercolano.

Where to stay in popular areas of Perugia

Most booked hotels in Perugia

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Rosetta Hotel Perugia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Sangallo Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£112+
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Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Perugia Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £40 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.75 and £26.34. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £40 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.75 and £26.34. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 32% cheaper than other types, on average.

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