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.
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
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 39 km 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 AccesRail. The train journey from Como to Turin takes 0h 47m and costs around C$ 17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 02m 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 keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Venice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around C$ 6. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 177 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
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around C$ 190 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 351 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostello Bello Lake Como and Appartamenti La Chiocciola Como - Lipomo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Renting a car in Como
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 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$ 32.02 and C$ 42.69. Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Como, while also 90% cheaper than other types, on average.