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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Como to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Como
If you’re looking for affordable options, L~Aria (Via Enrico caronti 69 Blevio) and Bottega Comacini Como (Via Maestri Comacini 2) 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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 12h 40m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Florence takes 2h 02m and costs around S$ 41 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about S$ 41 for a 2h 06m 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 SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Como, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Turin, the bus ride to Como takes 153 km and will cost you around S$ 7. From Genoa, the ticket costs about S$ 14 for a journey of 169 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 S$ 256 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 518 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Como
Most booked hotels in Como
Hiring a car in Como
Expect to pay S$ 2.78 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 S$ 33.36 and S$ 44.48. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Smart Forfour or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.