Lucerne travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lucerne
With a population of 57,066, Lucerne is the largest city in Luzern, Switzerland by the number of inhabitants. 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 Lucerne has to offer.
Where to Eat in Lucerne
If you’re looking for affordable options, Wirtschaft zum Schützenhaus (93 Horwerstrasse) and Soul Chicken (Löwengraben 31) are great picks.
When to visit Lucerne
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lucerne in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 153 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Lucerne, with an average rainfall of 61 mm.
How to Get to Lucerne
Plane
Although Lucerne doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), which is located 30 miles from Lucerne. The shortest flight to Lucerne from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 6h 35m.
Train
ÖBB is the most popular train carrier serving Lucerne, followed by SNCF. The train journey from Lucerne to Geneva takes 2h 44m and costs around AED 202 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Paris, expect to pay about AED 195 for a 4h 04m trip. Located 1.2 miles from the city centre, Lucerne Allmend/Messe is the busiest station in Lucerne. Another popular train station is Lucerne, located 0.3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Lucerne is to pick up a car hire from Geneva, which is about 118 miles from Lucerne. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Europcar, among others, in Geneva.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucerne, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Basel, the bus ride to Lucerne takes 60 miles and will cost you around AED 29. From Strasbourg, the ticket costs about AED 118 for a journey of 220 miles. Lucerne’s bus station is located 5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Lucerne
Where to stay in Lucerne
From 5-star hotels such as the The Hotel Lucerne, Autograph Collection to great affordable options like the Hotel Restaurant Anker, Lucerne offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 860 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 1,551 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bellpark Hostel and ibis budget Luzern City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Lucerne, with prices from AED 208 to AED 2,470 per night. Littau is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Lucerne are about 38% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Lucerne
Most booked hotels in Lucerne
Hiring a car in Lucerne
Expect to pay AED 7.68 per litre in Lucerne (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 92.11 and AED 122.81. The most frequently booked car type in Lucerne is Intermediate (Volkswagen Touran or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.