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.
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When to visit Verona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Verona in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Verona, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to Verona
Plane
When flying to Verona, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Verona from the United States departs from New York and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Verona to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $43 for a 3h 13m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city center, Verona Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Verona. Another popular train station is Verona Porta Vescovo, located 2.8 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Verona is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 140 km from Verona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Verona takes 137 km and will cost you around $13. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Verona Str di Ca' Brusa', located 5 km from downtown Verona. Verona Piazza Viviani is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
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 $116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $276 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Verona, with prices from $54 to $956 per night. Citta Antica is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Verona are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Verona
Most booked hotels in Verona
Renting a car in Verona
Renting a car in Verona costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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, 21% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Verona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Verona is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.