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 5 miles 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 44m and costs around S$ 19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about S$ 57 for a 4h 07m trip. Located 1.5 miles from the city centre, Genoa Piazza Principe is the busiest station in Genoa. Another popular train station is Genoa Brignole, located 0.2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Genoa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 74 miles 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 110 miles and will cost you around S$ 14. From Turin, the ticket costs about S$ 15 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Genoa Piazza della Vittoria, located 0.1 miles from the city centre of Genoa. Genoa Ferry Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles 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$ 142 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 266 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$ 594 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.