With a population of 81.975, Como is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Como deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 15m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 02m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 24m trip. Located 4 km from the city center, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the center.
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around $5. From Verona, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $380 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Como costs $39 per day, on average, or $77 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.72 per gallon in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.67 and $123.56. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford C-MAX or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.