Genoa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Genoa
With a population of 580,223, Genoa is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Genoa has to offer.
When to visit Genoa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Genoa in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Genoa, with an average rainfall of 27 mm.
How to Get to Genoa
Plane
When flying to Genoa, you’ll arrive at Cristoforo Colombo Airport, Genoa (GOA), which is located 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Genoa from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 19h 35m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Genoa, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Genoa to Milan takes 1h 27m and costs around S$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about S$ 34 for a 4h 46m trip. Located 2.5 km from the city centre, Genoa Piazza Principe is the busiest station in Genoa. Another popular train station is Genoa Brignole, located 0.3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Genoa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 119 km from Genoa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Genoa, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Milan, the bus ride to Genoa takes 177 km and will cost you around S$ 14. From Pisa, the ticket costs about S$ 27 for a journey of 193 km. The most popular bus station is Genoa Piazza della Vittoria, located 0.1 km from the city centre of Genoa. Genoa Ferry Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Genoa
Where to stay in Genoa
From 5-star hotels such as the Melia Genova to great affordable options like the Hotel Cairoli, Genoa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 271 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ostellin Genova Hostel and B&B Blue Home. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Genoa, with prices from S$ 41 to S$ 599 per night. Centro Est is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Genoa are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Genoa
Most booked hotels in Genoa
Hiring a car in Genoa
Hiring a car in Genoa costs S$ 82 per day, on average, or S$ 247 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
Expect to pay S$ 2.81 per litre in Genoa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 33.72 and S$ 44.96. The most frequently booked car type in Genoa is Mini (Fiat 500C or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 12% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.