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.
When to visit Verona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Verona in July, when the average temperature is 23 °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 -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Verona, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Verona
Plane
When flying to Verona, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Verona from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 30m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Verona to Venice takes 1h 12m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about $33 for a 1h 33m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Verona Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Verona. Another popular train station is Verona Porta Vescovo, located 1.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Verona is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 87 miles from Verona. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Bergamo, the bus ride to Verona takes 110 miles and will cost you around $60. From Venice, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 110 miles. The most popular bus station is Verona Str di Ca' Brusa', located 3 miles from the city centre of Verona. Verona Piazza Viviani is also a commonly used station, and is 1.1 miles from the city centre.
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 $199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $458 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Quo Vadis Arena and B&B Cittadella. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Verona, with prices from $88 to $1,610 per night. Citta Antica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday 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
Hiring a car in Verona
Expect to pay $3.35 per litre in Verona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $40.19 and $53.59. The most frequently booked car type in Verona is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 80% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.