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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Rapallo travel guide

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With a population of 26.993, Rapallo 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 Rapallo has to offer.

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When to visit Rapallo

Rapallo in February
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rapallo in February
Estimated hotel price
£87
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rapallo

Plane

Although Rapallo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 31 km from Rapallo. The shortest flight to Rapallo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Rapallo, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Rapallo 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 Rapallo is called Rapallo, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rapallo is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 124 km from Rapallo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rapallo, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Rapallo takes 145 km and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

Although Rapallo doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 31 km from Rapallo. The shortest flight to Rapallo from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Rapallo, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Rapallo 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 Rapallo is called Rapallo, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Rapallo is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 124 km from Rapallo. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rapallo, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Rapallo takes 145 km and will cost you around £3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Rapallo

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GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Rapallo

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (5,054 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 Rapallo

From 5-star hotels such as the Excelsior Palace Portofino Coast to great affordable options like the Hotel Italia e Lido Rapallo, Rapallo offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rapallo

Most booked hotels in Rapallo

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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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Hotel Astoria
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£127+
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Hotel Continental
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£147+
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Hotel Piccolo Portofino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£336+
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Hiring a car in Rapallo

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Rapallo (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 Rapallo is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Rapallo (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 Rapallo is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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