Trieste travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trieste
With a population of 187,056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Trieste to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Trieste
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.
How to Get to Trieste
Plane
When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Trieste from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 40m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around C$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 118 for a 4h 53m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Venice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 17. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about C$ 21 for a journey of 220 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from downtown Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Trieste
Where to stay in Trieste
From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 183 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste
Most booked hotels in Trieste
Renting a car in Trieste
Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 86 per day, on average.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.03 and C$ 42.70. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Opel Karl or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.