With a population of 187.056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Trieste deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 24 °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 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.
When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 40h 25m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 1h 35m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $28 for a 3h 55m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 289 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, among others, in Florence.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, GoOpti and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 145 km and will cost you around $104. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Greif Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $246 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Trieste costs $107 per day, on average, or $214 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.16 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.84 and $50.45. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.