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. Verona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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 12h 55m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Verona, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Verona to Milan takes 1h 10m and costs around C$ 30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about C$ 59 for a 3h 13m 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 Venice, which is about 105 km from Verona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rental Plus, among others, in Venice.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Verona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Venice, the bus ride to Verona takes 137 km and will cost you around C$ 18. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 26 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Verona Str di Ca' Brusa', located 5 km from downtown Verona. Verona Piazza Viviani is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 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$ 158 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 359 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$ 74 to C$ 1,304 per night. Citta Antica is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Verona are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Verona
Most booked hotels in Verona
Renting a car in Verona
Renting a car in Verona costs C$ 58 per day, on average, or C$ 115 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Verona.
Expect to pay C$ 2.81 per litre in Verona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 33.69 and C$ 44.92. The most frequently booked car type in Verona is Intermediate (Volkswagen Voyage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Auris or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.