Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Piacenza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Piacenza

With a population of 93,228, Piacenza is a must-see destination in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Piacenza to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Piacenza

Piacenza in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Piacenza in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Piacenza in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 94 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Piacenza, with an average rainfall of 38 mm.

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How to Get to Piacenza

Plane

Although Piacenza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parma (PMF), which is located 33 miles from Piacenza. The shortest flight to Piacenza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Piacenza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Piacenza to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. The train station in Piacenza is called Piacenza, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Piacenza is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Piacenza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piacenza, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Piacenza takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Piacenza Via Cremona, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Piacenza. Piacenza Q8 (Trebbia Sud) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Piacenza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Parma (PMF), which is located 33 miles from Piacenza. The shortest flight to Piacenza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Piacenza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Piacenza to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 09m trip. The train station in Piacenza is called Piacenza, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Piacenza is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 38 miles from Piacenza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Piacenza, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Piacenza takes 90 miles and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Piacenza Via Cremona, located 0.7 miles from the city centre of Piacenza. Piacenza Q8 (Trebbia Sud) is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Piacenza

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VRNVerona
PMFParma

Airlines serving Piacenza

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (621 reviews)
Norwegian
Good (227 reviews)
Air China
Good (88 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Piacenza

Most booked hotels in Piacenza

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Grande Albergo Roma
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Best Western Park Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Residence Europa
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£56+
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Idea Hotel Piacenza
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
£51+
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Hotel Astor
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£57+
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Hiring a car in Piacenza

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Piacenza (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 Piacenza is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Piacenza (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 Piacenza is Compact (Peugeot 2008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Tesla Model 3 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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