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 2h 40m.
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 Rent Smart 24 and Wheego, among others, in Bergamo.
Airlines serving Trieste
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 €100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €219 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from €47 to €977 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste
Most booked hotels in Trieste
Hiring a car in Trieste
Hiring a car in Trieste costs €37 per day, on average, or €74 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Trieste.
Expect to pay €2.20 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 €26.34 and €35.12. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact SUV or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.