Verona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Verona
With a population of 219,103, Verona is the largest city in Veneto, Italy by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Verona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Verona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Verona in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Verona, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Verona
Plane
When flying to Verona, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Verona from the United Kingdom departs from Birmingham and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Verona to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £37 for a 2h 13m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Verona Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Verona. Another popular train station is Verona Porta Vescovo, located 1.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Verona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 87 miles from Verona. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Milan, the bus ride to Verona takes 120 miles and will cost you around £5. From Trieste, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 245 miles. The most popular bus station is Verona Via Galvani VII, located 1.3 miles from the city centre of Verona. Verona Piazza Viviani is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Verona
Where to stay in Verona
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Palazzo Verona to great affordable options like the Novo Hotel Rossi, Verona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £164 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Agriturismo Casa Rosa and Agriturismo Il Pianetto. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Verona, with prices from £40 to £520 per night. Citta Antica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Verona are about 4% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Verona
Most booked hotels in Verona
Hiring a car in Verona
Hiring a car in Verona costs £29 per day, on average, or £58 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Verona.
Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Verona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.80 and £23.73. The most frequently booked car type in Verona is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Toyota Corolla Wagon or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.