Como travel guide
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You're Going to Love Como
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. Como deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Como
If you’re looking for affordable options, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and CO.MO Bar & Bistrot (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) are great picks.
When to visit Como
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.
How to Get to Como
Plane
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 20h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Venice takes 2h 16m and costs around AED 81 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about AED 118 for a 2h 54m 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.
Car
Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Parma, the bus ride to Como takes 137 km and will cost you around AED 81. From Turin, the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 153 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.
Airlines serving Como
Where to stay in Como
Average rates range from around AED 526 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 955 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostello Bello Lake Como and Appartamenti La Chiocciola Como - Lipomo.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Hiring a car in Como
Expect to pay AED 7.06 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 AED 84.62 and AED 112.83. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 96% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.