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The questions people ask first about Padua, 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
• SafetyPadua is a safe, busy university city.

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

• CoffeeCoffee at the bar€1.20–1.80 (≈ US$2–3)
• Metro or bus rideTram or bus single ride€1.50 (≈ US$2) (check)
• SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€10–20 (≈ US$12–25)
• Museum or sight ticketPadua Card (museums, churches, transport)€16 (≈ US$19) (check)
• Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
• Mid-range bedDouble room, 3-star hotel, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
• High-end bedDouble room, 3-star hotel, a night, per room€220 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €95 (≈ US$120) · High €170 (≈ US$200)

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 →

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Airports

VCE Venice Marco Polo (About 50 km (31 mi); direct bus to Padua about 1 h, or bus to Venezia Mestre then train) · TSF Treviso (About 42 km (26 mi); direct bus to Padua about 1 h 10 min, last bus in the evening (check)) · VRN Verona Valerio Catullo (About 88 km (55 mi); train plus bus) · QPA Padua Gino Allegri (Private and general aviation only; no scheduled commercial flights)VCE Venice Marco Polo (About 31 mi (50 km); direct bus to Padua about 1 h, or bus to Venezia Mestre then train) · TSF Treviso (About 26 mi (42 km); direct bus to Padua about 1 h 10 min, last bus in the evening (check)) · VRN Verona Valerio Catullo (About 55 mi (88 km); train plus bus) · QPA Padua Gino Allegri (Private and general aviation only; no scheduled commercial flights)

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Budget

€55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed

Mid

€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed

High

€160 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

• Book the Scrovegni Chapel slot ahead; walk-up waits run to hours in season, and entry is timed at 15 minutes.
• The ZTL cameras fine unauthorised cars 08:00–20:00; park at a lot and continue on foot or by tram.The ZTL cameras fine unauthorised cars 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; park at a lot and continue on foot or by tram.
• The cathedral closes over lunch with no hours posted on the door; try again later.
• Summer heat and humidity are real; carry water and plan indoor stops midday.