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

Portofino travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portofino

With a population of 406, Portofino is a must-see destination in Liguria, 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 Portofino has to offer.

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When to visit Portofino

Portofino in January
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portofino in January
Estimated hotel price
£122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portofino

Plane

Although Portofino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 19 miles from Portofino. The shortest flight to Portofino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Portofino, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Portofino to Milan takes 1h 27m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portofino is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 80 miles from Portofino. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portofino, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Portofino takes 120 miles and will cost you around £11. From Turin, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Portofino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 19 miles from Portofino. The shortest flight to Portofino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Portofino, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Portofino to Milan takes 1h 27m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £9 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portofino is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 80 miles from Portofino. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portofino, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Portofino takes 120 miles and will cost you around £11. From Turin, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Portofino

MILMilan All airports
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Portofino

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (769 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portofino

Average rates range from around £200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £731 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portofino

Most booked hotels in Portofino

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Best Western Plus Tigullio Royal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£270+
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Grand Hotel Bristol Resort and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£267+
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Splendido Mare, A Belmond Hotel, Portofino
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£1,167+
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Albergo Nazionale
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£249+
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Hotel Continental
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hiring a car in Portofino

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Portofino (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 Portofino is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Portofino (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 Portofino is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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