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

Trieste travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trieste

With a population of 187,056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Trieste deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$272
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 24 °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 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Trieste

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 180 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Florence.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 33h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Florence, which is about 180 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Florence.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (8,062 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from $91 to $999 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 2% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$365+
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Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$230+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$274+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$216+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.81 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.65 and $60.87. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.81 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $45.65 and $60.87. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Trieste, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

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