Verona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Verona
With a population of 219,103, Verona is the largest city in Veneto, Italy by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Verona has to offer.
Where to Eat in Verona
If you’re looking for affordable options, Trattoria Da Fiore (58 Via Roveggia) and Ristorante Pizzeria Corte del Sole (38 Via Costeggiola) are great picks.
When to visit Verona
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Verona in July, when the average temperature is 23 °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 -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 90 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Verona, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Verona
Plane
When flying to Verona, you’ll arrive at Verona Airport (VRN), which is located 8 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Verona from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 13h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Verona to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around C$ 16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about C$ 24 for a 1h 10m trip. Located 0.2 km from the city centre, Verona Porta Nuova is the busiest station in Verona. Another popular train station is Verona Porta Vescovo, located 2.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Verona is to pick up a car rental from Florence, which is about 186 km from Verona. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and Thrifty, among others, in Florence.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, Bus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Verona takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 20. From Sesto San Giovanni, the ticket costs about C$ 31 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Verona Piazza Viviani, located 1.8 km from downtown Verona. Verona Via Galvani VII is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Verona
Where to stay in Verona
From 5-star hotels such as the NH Collection Palazzo Verona to great affordable options like the Novo Hotel Rossi, Verona offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 320 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Quo Vadis Arena and B&B Cittadella. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Verona, with prices from C$ 77 to C$ 1,559 per night. Citta Antica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Verona are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.