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
£112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Perugia in January
Estimated hotel price
£112
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 Birmingham 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 16m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 03m 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 Rome, which is about 134 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Perugia takes 257 km and will cost you around £9. From Venice, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 612 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 Birmingham 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 16m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £10 for a 2h 03m 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 Rome, which is about 134 km from Perugia. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Budget, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Perugia, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Perugia takes 257 km and will cost you around £9. From Venice, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 612 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

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
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British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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United Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Emirates
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Austrian Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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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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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 £77 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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Relais dell'Olmo
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Sangallo Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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La Meridiana Bleisure Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Best Western Hotel Quattrotorri Perugia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Hotel Vega Perugia
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£62+
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Ilgo Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£52+
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Hiring a car in Perugia

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £28 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.57 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Perugia costs £28 per day, on average, or £84 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.57 and £23.42. The most frequently booked car type in Perugia is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Hyundai i10 or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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