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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Como to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Como
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Antica Darsena (Ristorante Antica Darsena) 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 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.
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 38h 50m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Florence takes 2h 02m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $51 for a 2h 06m 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 DRIVALIA and Europcar, 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 100 miles and will cost you around $16. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 115 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.
Airlines serving Como
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $430 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostello Bello Lake Como and Appartamenti La Chiocciola Como - Lipomo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Hiring a car in Como
Expect to pay $3.19 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 $38.27 and $51.03. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.