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 August
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in August
Estimated hotel price
£62
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.

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.

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.

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.

Airports near Perugia

FLRFlorence Peretola
RMIRimini Miramare

Airlines serving Perugia

Lufthansa
Good (8,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,116 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,472 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,624 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (423 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 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 £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £174 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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Locanda della Posta - Etruria Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Rosetta Hotel Perugia, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£118+
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Hotel Sangallo Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Il Castellaccio
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Ilgo Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£48+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £39 per day, on average, or £156 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Perugia.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.82 and £25.10. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £39 per day, on average, or £156 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Perugia.

Expect to pay £1.57 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 £18.82 and £25.10. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 32% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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