Potenza travel guide
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You're Going to Love Potenza
With a population of 56 433, Potenza is a must-see destination in Basilicata, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Potenza to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Potenza
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Potenza in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 25 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Potenza, with an average rainfall of 29 mm.
How to Get to Potenza
Plane
Although Potenza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salerno Costa d'Amalfi (QSR), which is located 76 km from Potenza. Salerno Costa d'Amalfi is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Potenza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Potenza to Rome takes 2h 56m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £42 for a 4h 33m trip. Located 8 km from the city centre, Potenza Avigliano Lucania is the busiest station in Potenza. Another popular train station is Potenza Universita, located 0.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Potenza is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 310 km from Potenza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Potenza, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Potenza takes 290 km and will cost you around £18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 756 km.
Airlines serving Potenza
Where to stay in popular areas of Potenza
Most booked hotels in Potenza
Hiring a car in Potenza
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Potenza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Compact (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Potenza, while also 10% cheaper than other types, on average.