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

Tartu travel guide

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With a population of 101,092, Tartu is the largest city in Tartumaa, Estonia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tartu has to offer.

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When to visit Tartu

Tartu in October
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tartu in October
Estimated hotel price
£21
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tartu in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -6 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Tartu, with an average rainfall of 26 mm.

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How to Get to Tartu

Plane

When flying to Tartu, you’ll arrive at Tartu (TAY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tartu from the United Kingdom departs from Southampton and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Tartu is to pick up a car hire from Tallinn, which is about 101 miles from Tartu. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Tallinn.

Bus

Tartu’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Tartu, you’ll arrive at Tartu (TAY), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Tartu from the United Kingdom departs from Southampton and takes around 8h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Tartu is to pick up a car hire from Tallinn, which is about 101 miles from Tartu. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Dollar, among others, in Tallinn.

Bus

Tartu’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Tartu

TLLTallinn Ulemiste
TAYTartu

Airlines serving Tartu

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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tartu

Average rates range from around £53 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £66 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tartu

Most booked hotels in Tartu

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Art Hotel Pallas By Tartuhotels
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Dorpat Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£63+
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Tartu Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Hiring a car in Tartu

Expect to pay £1.27 per litre in Tartu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.22 and £20.29.

Expect to pay £1.27 per litre in Tartu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.22 and £20.29.

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