Vernazza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vernazza

With a population of 506, Vernazza is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vernazza has to offer.

When to visit Vernazza

Vernazza in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vernazza in January
Estimated hotel price
£61
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vernazza

Plane

Although Vernazza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 79 miles from Vernazza. The shortest flight to Vernazza from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Vernazza, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Vernazza to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Vernazza is called Vernazza, and is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vernazza is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 95 miles from Vernazza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernazza, including FlixBus, Flibco and MarinoBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Vernazza takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Vernazza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 79 miles from Vernazza. The shortest flight to Vernazza from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Vernazza, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Vernazza to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 56m trip. The train station in Vernazza is called Vernazza, and is located 0.0 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Vernazza is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 95 miles from Vernazza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vernazza, including FlixBus, Flibco and MarinoBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Vernazza takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £17 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Vernazza

Airlines serving Vernazza

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (830 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vernazza

Average rates range from around £169 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £228 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vernazza

Most booked hotels in Vernazza

Margherita
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£129+
Albergo Barbara
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£103+
Hotel Baia
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£148+
Hotel Gianni Franzi
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Hotel Palme
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£147+
Affittacamere PZ
1 star
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
£75+

Hiring a car in Vernazza

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Vernazza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Vernazza is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Vernazza (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. The most frequently booked car type in Vernazza is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.