Como travel guide
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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. Como deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Como
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.
When to visit Como
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.
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 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 16h.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 02m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 18 for a 1h 09m trip. Located 2 miles from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 159 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 7. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 10 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 centre.
Airlines serving Como
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around C$ 230 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 520 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Renting a car in Como
Renting a car in Como costs C$ 23 per day, on average, or C$ 46 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
Expect to pay C$ 2.80 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$ 33.50 and C$ 44.66. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.