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

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. Trieste deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 220
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Trieste

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Trieste from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h 15m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 5h 16m and costs around C$ 119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 210 for a 5h 45m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 42. From Venice, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from downtown Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Trieste from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 15h 15m.

Train

Italotreno is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 5h 16m and costs around C$ 119 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 210 for a 5h 45m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car rental from Venice, which is about 115 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 145 km and will cost you around C$ 42. From Venice, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 177 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 2.4 km from downtown Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city centre.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,080 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,183 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,122 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 188 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Trieste, with prices from C$ 71 to C$ 461 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Trieste are about 8% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 210+
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Hotel Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 158+
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Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 90+
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Forvm Boutique Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 71+
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Renting a car in Trieste

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 124 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

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$ 31.99 and C$ 42.65. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 62 per day, on average, or C$ 124 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

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$ 31.99 and C$ 42.65. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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