With a population of 187,056, Trieste is a must-see destination in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 32 days in order to fully appreciate everything Trieste has to offer.
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.
When flying to Trieste, you’ll arrive at Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari (TRS), which is located 29 km from the city centre.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Trieste, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Trieste to Venice takes 1h 44m and costs around AED 44 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about AED 114 for a 2h 18m trip. The train station in Trieste is called Trieste, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Trieste is to pick up a car hire from Bergamo, which is about 318 km from Trieste. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Galierirent, among others, in Bergamo.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trieste, including FlixBus, GoOpti and BlaBlaBus. From Venice, the bus ride to Trieste takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 51. From Verona, the ticket costs about AED 73 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Trieste Riva del Mandracchio, located 0.9 km from the city centre of Trieste. Trieste Via D'Alviano B. Fr. 39 is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Greif Maria Theresia to great affordable options like the Hotel James Joyce, Trieste offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 390 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 590 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay AED 7.50 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 AED 89.91 and AED 119.87. The most frequently booked car type in Trieste is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.