Turin travel guide
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You're Going to Love Turin
With a population of 870.456, Turin is a must-see destination in Piedmont, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
Where to Eat in Turin
If you’re looking for affordable options, Poke House - Torino Carlina (Via Santa Croce 2) and Ristorante Casa Amélie (Via Giulio Carlo Ignazio 4 b) are great picks.
When to visit Turin
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Turin in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 120 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Turin, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.
How to Get to Turin
Plane
When flying to Turin, you’ll arrive at Turin Airport (TRN), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Turin from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 30h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Turin, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Turin to Milan takes 0h 47m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $67 for a 3h 04m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Turin Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Turin. Another popular train station is Turin Porta Susa, located 1.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Turin is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 125 km from Turin. You’ll find branches of Galierirent and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Turin, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Milan, the bus ride to Turin takes 153 km and will cost you around $8. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Turin Autostazione di Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, located 2.3 km from the city centre of Turin. Turin Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 2.7 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Turin
Where to stay in Turin
From 5-star hotels such as the Principi Di Piemonte | Una Esperienze to great affordable options like the Hotel Urbani, Turin offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $332 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Torino Porta Susa and Open011. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Turin, with prices from $55 to $575 per night. Centro is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Turin are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Turin
Most booked hotels in Turin
Hiring a car in Turin
Expect to pay $3.43 per litre in Turin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.13 and $54.84. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Turin, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.