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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Perugia has to offer.

When to visit Perugia

Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£89
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Perugia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 161 miles from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

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 London and takes around 2h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Perugia is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 161 miles from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Airports near Perugia

FLRFlorence Peretola
RMIRimini Miramare

Airlines serving Perugia

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Perugia

From 5-star hotels such as the Sina Brufani to great affordable options like the Residenza il Punto, Perugia 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 £186 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Sant'Ercolano and Hotel Iris.

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 (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£139+
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Chocohotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hotel Giò Wine e Jazz Area
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Sina Brufani
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£125+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Ilgo Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£54+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £38 per day, on average, or £151 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.72 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 £20.55 and £27.40. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £38 per day, on average, or £151 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

Expect to pay £1.72 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 £20.55 and £27.40. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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