Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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$ 263
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 263
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 10h 33m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Verona takes 1h 43m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 2h 14m 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 Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Parma, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 110 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 10h 33m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Verona takes 1h 43m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 2h 14m 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 Milan, which is about 24 miles from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 95 miles and will cost you around C$ 18. From Parma, the ticket costs about C$ 25 for a journey of 110 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

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,099 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (908 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around C$ 195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 405 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 (9.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 1,640+
Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 322+
Palace Hotel Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 275+
Hotel Asnigo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Hotel Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 266+
B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 85+

Renting a car in Como

Expect to pay C$ 2.79 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$ 33.38 and C$ 44.51.

Expect to pay C$ 2.79 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$ 33.38 and C$ 44.51.