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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Como has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Como

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) and Ristorante Antica Darsena (Ristorante Antica Darsena) are great picks.

When to visit Como

Como in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 1h 03m 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 rental from Venice, which is about 255 km from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 24 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from downtown 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 Canada departs from Halifax and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 55m and costs around C$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 1h 03m 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 rental from Venice, which is about 255 km from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about C$ 24 for a journey of 185 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Como

Lufthansa
Good (7,029 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,806 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,685 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,442 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,560 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,344 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,845 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around C$ 255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 505 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Como

Most booked hotels in Como

IL Sereno Lago DI Como
5 stars
Excellent (9.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 2,098+
Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 542+
Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 568+
Hotel Asnigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 334+
B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 139+
Hotel Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 280+

Renting a car in Como

Renting a car in Como costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 107 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.91 and C$ 42.55. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Como, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Como costs C$ 36 per day, on average, or C$ 107 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.66 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 31.91 and C$ 42.55. Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Como, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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