Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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Where to Eat in Como

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) and Ristorante Antica Darsena (Ristorante Antica Darsena) are great picks.

When to visit Como

Como in February
Estimated hotel price
$445
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in February
Estimated hotel price
$445
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.

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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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 13m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Ok Mobility, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Verona, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 03m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 13m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Ok Mobility, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including Bus, Itabus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around $20. From Verona, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Como

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Como

Lufthansa
Good (7,199 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,827 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $701 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Como

Most booked hotels in Como

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Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$1,025+
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Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$774+
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Hotel Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$370+
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B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$211+
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Hotel Metropole Suisse
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$456+
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Hiring a car in Como

Expect to pay $3.43 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.08 and $54.77. Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.43 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $41.08 and $54.77. Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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