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 Australia departs from Adelaide and takes around 35h 20m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Verona to Venice takes 1h 13m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $76 for a 2h 45m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Union Ivkoni. From Venice, the bus ride to Verona takes 85 miles and will cost you around $14. From Bergamo, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 85 miles. The most popular bus station is Verona Piazza Viviani, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Verona. Verona Via Galvani VII is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 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 $187 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $410 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Quo Vadis Arena and Agriturismo Casa Rosa. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Verona, with prices from $87 to $1,450 per night. Citta Antica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Verona are about 1% 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 $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 27% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay $3.21 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 $38.51 and $51.35. Compact (Vauxhall Mokka or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Verona, while also 93% cheaper than other types, on average.