Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in March
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in March
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Target Italy, among others, in Bergamo.

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 Target Italy, among others, in Bergamo.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

Lufthansa
Good (8,034 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,009 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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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 €111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €158 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from €46 to €930 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 19% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
€199+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€126+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€110+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €41 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, 5% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.

Expect to pay €1.95 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 €23.33 and €31.10. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Trieste costs €41 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, 5% more expensive than at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari.

Expect to pay €1.95 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 €23.33 and €31.10. 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 Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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