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
$297
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
$297
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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Florence.

Airports near Trieste

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

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 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 $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from $91 to $1,882 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 15% 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)
$392+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$184+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.42 and $63.23. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Mondeo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.96 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 $47.42 and $63.23. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Ford Mondeo or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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