Introduction
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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. Perugia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Perugia

Perugia walking tour with licensed tour guide
Tours•Walking Tour

When to visit Perugia

Perugia in October
Estimated hotel price
£49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in October
Estimated hotel price
£49
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 London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Perugia. The train journey from Perugia to Rome takes 2h 27m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £48 for a 3h 42m 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 Naples, which is about 295 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Perugia takes 257 km and will cost you around £27. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 322 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 London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Perugia. The train journey from Perugia to Rome takes 2h 27m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £48 for a 3h 42m 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 Naples, which is about 295 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Bus and MarinoBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Perugia takes 257 km and will cost you around £27. From Rimini, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 322 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

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Iberia
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Air France
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Air Canada
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LOT
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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 £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £225 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

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Sina Brufani
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£176+
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Chocohotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Perugia Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Perugia.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £37 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Perugia.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Economy (Citroen C3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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