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
$291
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$291
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 32h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 10h 09m and costs around $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $445 for a 14h 16m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around $32. From Graz, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 257 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

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 32h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 10h 09m and costs around $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about $445 for a 14h 16m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around $32. From Graz, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 257 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Trieste

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

Airlines serving Trieste

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,885 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,308 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,180 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,569 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,927 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,275 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 $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from $90 to $1,836 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 17% 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)
$315+
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Urban Hotel Design
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$273+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only con Private Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$290+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.16 and $56.21. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.16 and $56.21. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Citroen C4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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