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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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Varese travel guide

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You're Going to Love Varese

With a population of 76,851, Varese is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Varese deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Varese

When to visit Varese

Varese in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Varese in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Varese

Plane

When flying to Varese, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varese from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Varese is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 49 km from Varese. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Plane

When flying to Varese, you’ll arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), which is located 22 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Varese from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 1h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Varese is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 49 km from Varese. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Airlines serving Varese

Lufthansa
Good (8,259 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,577 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,084 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,628 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,668 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,007 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,722 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Varese

Most booked hotels in Varese

Hotel Ungheria Varese 1946
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Palace Grand Hotel Varese
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Albergo Ristorante Bologna
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Moxy Milan Malpensa Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£102+
Unahotels Varese
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Cardano Hotel Malpensa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+

Hiring a car in Varese

Expect to pay £1.87 per litre in Varese (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.43 and £29.90. The most frequently booked car type in Varese is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.87 per litre in Varese (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £22.43 and £29.90. The most frequently booked car type in Varese is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.