Major city · Italy
Verona
Give Verona 2 nights: Arena and Castelvecchio on day one, churches and the river on day two, and use it as a rail base for Lake Garda and Soave.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), opera nights if you want a quiet centre
- Airports
- VRN · VCE
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Verona is a Roman city in the Veneto, 1 h 10 min by high-speed train from Venice and 1 h 15 min from Milan, with a UNESCO-listed centre that is compact enough to walk end to end in half an hour. Most visitors see the Arena and Juliet's courtyard in a rushed afternoon; two nights let you add the churches, the riverside and a wine day-trip.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Verona, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyVerona is a safe, walkable city; the real risks are pickpockets around the Arena and Piazza delle Erbe, summer heat, and bars with no posted prices…
- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 European emergency number · 113 police · 115 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportVRN Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (12 km from the centre; VeronaAirLink bus line 199 to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 min, €7 (≈ US$9)).VRN Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (7.5 mi from the centre; VeronaAirLink bus line 199 to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 min, €7 (≈ US$9)).
- Getting aroundThe historic centre is walkable: Porta Nuova station to Piazza Bra is about 15 minutes on foot, or buses 11, 12 and 13 on weekdays.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeEspresso at the bar€1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealAperitivo spritz with snacks€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus single rideDriver purchase adds a surcharge.€1.30–2.10 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketArena entry (non-performance day)€10 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star or B&B, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room, 3-star or B&B, a night, per room€260 (≈ US$350)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €110 (≈ US$130) · High €190 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- VRN Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (12 km from the centre; VeronaAirLink bus line 199 to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 min, €7) · VCE Venice Marco Polo (More flights; shuttle to Mestre station (about 25 min), then train to Verona (about 1 h))VRN Verona Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (7.5 mi from the centre; VeronaAirLink bus line 199 to Verona Porta Nuova, about 15 min, €7) · VCE Venice Marco Polo (More flights; shuttle to Mestre station (about 25 min), then train to Verona (about 1 h))
Weather and climate
Verona: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C45°F
−1°C30°F
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Feb
9°C48°F
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Mar
14°C57°F
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Apr
18°C64°F
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May
23°C73°F
12°C54°F
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Jun
27°C81°F
16°C61°F
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Jul
30°C86°F
18°C64°F
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Aug
30°C86°F
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Sep
25°C77°F
14°C57°F
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Oct
19°C66°F
9°C48°F
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Nov
12°C54°F
4°C39°F
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Dec
8°C46°F
0°C32°F
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Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The historic centre is walkable: Porta Nuova station to Piazza Bra is about 15 minutes on foot, or buses 11, 12 and 13 on weekdays. Buy bus tickets from machines, the app or shops with a blue T sign; paying the driver costs extra (about €0.80 surcharge, cash only). A funicular climbs to Castel San Pietro (about €2 one way).
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Lake Garda (Peschiera del Garda)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Regional train from Verona Porta Nuova to Peschiera del Garda, about 25 min
Ferries and lake towns from the station; a half-day or full day.
Soave
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Regional train towards Vicenza, about 25 min, then a short walk uphill
Castle and white wine cellars; a relaxed half-day.
Malcesine
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train to Peschiera or Garda, then bus or ferry up the east shore
Long for a return day; better as an overnight on the lake.
Bardolino
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Peschiera del Garda, then bus or ferry
Wine town on the lake; pairs well with Lazise and Garda.
Lazise
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Peschiera del Garda, then bus or ferry
Small walled harbour town; easy with Bardolino in one day.
Garda
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train to Peschiera del Garda, then bus or ferry
Ferry hub for the lake; good lunch stop.
Brenzone sul Garda
cautionDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Train to Peschiera, then ferry up the east shore
Quiet shore villages; slow to reach without a car.
Venice
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
High-speed train from Verona Porta Nuova, about 1 h 10 min
Easy day trip, but Venice deserves its own nights.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Città Antica (Arena and Piazza Bra)
Walk to everything; noisiest on opera nights and the most expensive.
Piazza delle Erbe and Via Mazzini
Central and lively; book early for spring and autumn weekends.
Verona Porta Nuova station area
Cheaper, practical for early trains and Lake Garda day-trips; a 15-min walk or short bus ride to the old town.
Veronetta (left bank)
Across the Adige near the Roman theatre; quieter, with bars and lower room rates.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–95 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- Mid
- €95–160 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
- High
- €160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, 3-star or B&B1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €110 | €440 |
| VeronaAirLink bus, both ways2 × €14 | €28 |
| Verona Card, 24 h2 × €25 | €50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €81 |
| Trip total≈ €222 per person per day, bed included | €889≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euro; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Espresso at the bar | €1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Aperitivo spritz with snacks | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Pizza or pasta at a trattoria | €9–16 (≈ US$11–19) |
| Amarone glass / bottle in a wine bar | €6–12 (≈ US$7–14) / €25–60 (≈ US$30–70) |
| City bus single rideDriver purchase adds a surcharge. | €1.30–2.10 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Arena entry (non-performance day) | €10 (≈ US$12) |
| Opera ticket, Arena summer season | from about €25 (≈ US$30) to €200 (≈ US$250)+ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The Arena closes early on performance evenings; check the day's hours before you go.
- Casa di Giulietta draws long queues for a small courtyard and a 1936 balcony; the courtyard is the free part.
- Castel San Pietro has been closed for restoration; the hill viewpoint may still be reachable — check locally.
- Summer opera nights fill the city: book accommodation and Arena tickets months ahead.
- Old-town driving is restricted by ZTL camera zones; park outside and walk in.
Emergency numbers
- European emergency number
- 112
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
Pocket card
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My bed tonight
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- European emergency number112
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
Embassy
Most countries have embassies in Rome and consulates in Milan; check your embassy's page for consular help in the Veneto.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- VRN airport → Verona Porta Nuova, bus 199: €7 (≈ US$9), about 15 min
- Verona → Venice, high-speed train: about €15–30 (≈ US$18–35), 1 h 10 min
- Verona → Milan, high-speed train: about €20–40 (≈ US$25–50), 1 h 15 min
Say or show
- Buongiorno — Good morning (bwon-JOR-no)
- Per favore — Please (per fa-VO-reh)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAH-tsee-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-to KOS-ta)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-to per fa-VO-reh)
- Dov'è il bagno? — Where is the toilet? (do-VEH eel BAH-nyo)
Coperto (cover charge) is normal on restaurant bills; tipping is not expected.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Verona. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat and crowds), opera nights if you want a quiet centre · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for VRN: last VeronaAirLink departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Arena and Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe and Casa di Giulietta, Castelvecchio and the Adige, San Zeno and Veronetta.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Arena, Castelvecchio, Torre dei Lamberti, San Zeno, Roman theatre) and eat pages with last orders.
- Opera-night and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialComune di Verona
- officialVerona Villafranca Airport
- officialATV Verona (city and airport buses)
- officialVerona Arena
- officialVerona Card
- secondaryWikivoyage: Verona, revision 5312053 (CC BY-SA 4.0)