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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$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
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 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Brescia takes 1h 07m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 1h 13m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Verona, the bus ride to Como takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Turin, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 95 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.

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 7h 50m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Brescia takes 1h 07m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about C$ 19 for a 1h 13m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Verona, the bus ride to Como takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Turin, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 95 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,363 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,970 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,885 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,410 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,220 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,908 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (787 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around C$ 286 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 572 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 (9.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 4,055+
Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 880+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 652+
Hotel Asnigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 500+
B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 168+
Hotel Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 298+

Renting a car in Como

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.20 and C$ 44.27. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.77 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$ 33.20 and C$ 44.27. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Compact (Volkswagen Golf or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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