Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Trieste travel guide

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You're Going to Love Trieste

With a population of 187,056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trieste has to offer.

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When to visit Trieste

Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Trieste in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 208
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trieste in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 114 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trieste, with an average rainfall of 62 mm.

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How to Get to Trieste

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 12. From Milan, the ticket costs about S$ 40 for a journey of 370 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 18 miles from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Trenitalia. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Venice, which is about 71 miles from Trieste. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Venice.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, Itabus and GoOpti. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 120 miles and will cost you around S$ 12. From Milan, the ticket costs about S$ 40 for a journey of 370 miles. The most popular bus station is Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39, located 1.5 miles from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Basovizza is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Trieste

TRSTrieste Ronchi dei Legionari
TSFVenice Treviso A. Canova
VCEVenice Marco Polo

Airlines serving Trieste

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,027 reviews)
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Where to stay in Trieste

From 5-star hotels such as the Greif Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 179 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Trieste, with prices from S$ 84 to S$ 606 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Trieste are about 2% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Trieste

Most booked hotels in Trieste

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Savoia Excelsior Palace Trieste - Starhotels Collezione
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
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Hotel Miramare - Adults Only
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 138+
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NH Trieste
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 142+
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B&B Hotel Trieste
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 99+
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Hiring a car in Trieste

Expect to pay S$ 2.57 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.81 and S$ 41.08. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 2.57 per litre in Trieste (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 30.81 and S$ 41.08. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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