Trieste travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trieste
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.
Activities & attractions in Trieste
When to visit Trieste
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Trieste
Plane
When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Trieste from the United States departs from Miami and takes around 15h.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Ljubljana takes 2h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $30 for a 4h 02m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Florence, which is about 180 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, among others, in Florence.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and BlaBlaBus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 85 miles and will cost you around $11. From Venice, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.6 miles from downtown Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Trieste
Where to stay in Trieste
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 $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste
Most booked hotels in Trieste
Renting a car in Trieste
Renting a car in Trieste costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.
Expect to pay $7.68 per gallon in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.21 and $122.95. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.