Como travel guide
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You're Going to Love Como
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.
Where to Eat in Como
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.
When to visit Como
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″.
How to Get to Como
Plane
Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 52m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around $3. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Como
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $408 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Renting a car in Como
Renting a car in Como costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. 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.