Como travel guide

Como Tourism | Como Guide

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. Como deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Como in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel
Como in January
Estimated hotel price
$169
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Como in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Como, with an average rainfall of 1.4″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 02m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 24 miles 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 BlaBlaBus. From Genoa, the bus ride to Como takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Como doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milan All airports (MIL), which is located 24 miles from Como. The shortest flight to Como from the United States departs from New York and takes around 7h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Como, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Como to Bologna takes 1h 02m and costs around $25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about $13 for a 1h 38m trip. Located 2 miles from the city center, Como Grandate - Breccia is the busiest station in Como. Another popular train station is Como Albate-Camerlata, located 2 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Como is to pick up a car rental from Milan, which is about 24 miles 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 BlaBlaBus. From Genoa, the bus ride to Como takes 115 miles and will cost you around $12. From Verona, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 135 miles. The most popular bus station is Como Como, located 0.1 miles from downtown Como. Como Chiasso-Brogeda Customs Office is also a commonly used station, and is 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Como

Airlines serving Como

Lufthansa
Good (4,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,611 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,952 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (868 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (406 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (721 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (480 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (808 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Como

Average rates range from around $196 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $409 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Como

Most booked hotels in Como

IL Sereno Lago DI Como
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, 153 reviews)
$2,666+
Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 357 reviews)
$1,473+
Hilton Lake Como
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2944 reviews)
$503+
Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1646 reviews)
$433+
Hotel Cruise
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6796 reviews)
$96+
B&B Hotel Como
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3584 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Como

Renting a car in Como costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford C-MAX or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Como costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.76 per gallon in Como (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $93.12 and $124.16. The most frequently booked car type in Como is Economy (Class Economy Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford C-MAX or similar) are, on average, 94% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.