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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.
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 the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 50m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 50m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about $30 for a 0h 54m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the center.
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 90 miles and will cost you around $22. From Genoa, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $404 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Como costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.68 per gallon in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $92.21 and $122.95. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 93% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.