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, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and CO.MO Bar & Bistrot (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) are great picks.

When to visit Como

Como in February
Estimated hotel price
$457
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in February
Estimated hotel price
$457
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 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Avis, 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 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 1h 00m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 52m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of Centauro and Avis, 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 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Verona, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 161 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airports near Como

MILMilan All airports
TRNTurin Citta Di Torino
VRNVerona

Airlines serving Como

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,975 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (861 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around $282 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $528 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)
$403+
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Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$413+
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B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Hotel Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$385+
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Hotel Metropole Suisse
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$259+
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Hiring a car in Como

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.36 and $53.81. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.36 and $53.81. Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Como, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.

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