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$ 235
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 235
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 18 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Trieste from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 5h 25m 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 Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 275 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.

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 11h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Milan takes 4h 02m and costs around C$ 105 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 77 for a 5h 25m 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 Target Italy and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Ljubljana, the bus ride to Trieste takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Verona, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 275 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.

Airports near Trieste

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

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (7,931 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,895 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,315 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 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$ 165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 225 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Trieste, with prices from C$ 73 to C$ 1,481 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Trieste are about 15% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
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Urban Hotel Design
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 226+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 176+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Sam Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+
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Europalace Hotel, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Trieste

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 139 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 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$ 34.01 and C$ 45.34.

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 139 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.

Expect to pay C$ 2.84 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$ 34.01 and C$ 45.34.

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