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
£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.

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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 Manchester and takes around 2h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION 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 Manchester and takes around 2h 35m.

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 GREEN MOTION and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Airports near Perugia

AOIAncona Falconara
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Perugia

Lufthansa
Good (8,245 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,238 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,998 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,701 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,497 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 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 £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £287 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 (9, Excellent reviews)
£165+
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Chocohotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£101+
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Il Castellaccio
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£73+
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Sina Brufani
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£150+
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Ilgo Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £37 per day, on average, or £111 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.87 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 £22.38 and £29.84. Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £37 per day, on average, or £111 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.87 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 £22.38 and £29.84. Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Perugia, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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