Padua travel guide
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You're Going to Love Padua
With a population of 203,725, Padua is a must-see destination in Veneto, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Padua has to offer.
When to visit Padua
How to Get to Padua
Plane
Although Padua doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), which is located 23 miles from Padua. Verona Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, Jet2 and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom.
Train
Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Padua, followed by Trenitalia. The train journey from Padua to Verona takes 1h 23m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £13 for a 1h 34m trip. The train station in Padua is called Padova, and is located 0.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Padua is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 131 miles from Padua. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Padua, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Trieste, the bus ride to Padua takes 120 miles and will cost you around £6. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Padua Gozzi, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Padua. Padua Fermata Flixbus is also a commonly used station, and is 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Airlines serving Padua
Where to stay in Padua
Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £92 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Padua, with prices from £29 to £587 per night. Centre is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Padua are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Padua
Most booked hotels in Padua
Hiring a car in Padua
Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Padua (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.32 and £25.76. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Padua, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.