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.
When to visit Trieste
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.
How to Get to Trieste
Plane
When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trieste from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 7h 25m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Verona takes 2h 18m and costs around €29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about €39 for a 3h 30m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 318 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Bergamo.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 306 km and will cost you around €28. From Zagreb, the ticket costs about €22 for a journey of 354 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Trieste
Where to stay in Trieste
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Greif Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €150 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste
Most booked hotels in Trieste
Hiring a car in Trieste
Hiring a car in Trieste costs €40 per day, on average, or €81 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.
Expect to pay €1.91 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €22.84 and €30.46. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Citroen C4 or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.