With a population of 81.975, Como is a must-see destination in Lombardy, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Como has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 134 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 35 mm.
Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 39 km from Como. The shortest flight to Como from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 2h 35m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 0h 54m and costs around €20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about €20 for a 1h 26m trip. Located 4 km from the city centre, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 3 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 47 km from Como. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Bergamo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around €5. From Genoa, the ticket costs about €7 for a journey of 169 km. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around €179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €365 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay €1.91 per litre in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.86 and €30.47. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.