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$ 237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 237
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 15h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 10h 09m and costs around C$ 90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about C$ 363 for a 14h 16m 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 Galdierirent and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Graz, the ticket costs about C$ 84 for a journey of 257 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 15h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Train. The train journey from Trieste to Rome takes 10h 09m and costs around C$ 90 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lamezia Terme, expect to pay about C$ 363 for a 14h 16m 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 Galdierirent and Target Italy, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 110 miles and will cost you around C$ 26. From Graz, the ticket costs about C$ 84 for a journey of 257 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

KLM
Good (1,496 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,913 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,875 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,408 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,304 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,178 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,566 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,188 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,386 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,199 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 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$ 168 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 226 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Trieste, with prices from C$ 73 to C$ 1,497 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Trieste are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 255+
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Urban Hotel Design
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
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Albergo Alla Posta
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 194+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Sam Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Renting a car in Trieste

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 141 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$ 2.80 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$ 33.55 and C$ 44.73. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Trieste, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Trieste costs C$ 70 per day, on average, or C$ 141 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$ 2.80 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$ 33.55 and C$ 44.73. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Trieste, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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