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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) and L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) are great picks.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 9h 45m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Como to Verona takes 1h 15m and costs around AED 62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Desenzano del Garda, expect to pay about AED 33 for a 1h 18m 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 Milan, which is about 39 km from Como. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including Itabus, FlixBus and MarinoBus. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 70. From Parma, the ticket costs about AED 29 for a journey of 145 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 AED 610 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,076 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.
Expect to pay AED 7.42 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 89.03 and AED 118.70. 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, 97% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.