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

Savona travel guide

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With a population of 58,283, Savona is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Savona to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Savona

Savona in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Savona in February
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Savona

Plane

Although Savona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 21 miles from Savona. The shortest flight to Savona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Savona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Savona 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. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Savona Maschio is the busiest station in Savona. Another popular train station is Savona Santuario, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Savona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 88 miles from Savona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Savona, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Savona takes 120 miles and will cost you around £11. From Turin, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Savona Savona Autorità Portuale, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Savona. Savona Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Savona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 21 miles from Savona. The shortest flight to Savona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Savona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Savona 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. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Savona Maschio is the busiest station in Savona. Another popular train station is Savona Santuario, located 4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Savona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 88 miles from Savona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Savona, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Savona takes 120 miles and will cost you around £11. From Turin, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Savona Savona Autorità Portuale, located 1.2 miles from the city centre of Savona. Savona Bus is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Savona

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
GOAGenoa Cristoforo Colombo

Airlines serving Savona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 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)
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Where to stay in Savona

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £277 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Savona

Most booked hotels in Savona

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Mare Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hotel Miramare
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£100+
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NH Savona Darsena
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£90+
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Hotel Zunino
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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B&B Hotel Savona
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Idea Hotel Plus Savona
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hiring a car in Savona

Hiring a car in Savona costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Savona (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Savona, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Savona costs £48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 44% more expensive than at Genoa Cristoforo Colombo.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Savona (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Savona, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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