Guide

Como, with it's spectacular lake, is located north of the city of Milan. It is a very tranquil and breathtakingly beautiful place, popular with many tourists. Whether you are seeking crystal clear waters, snowy alpine peaks or historic high walled villages and towns, you will find them all in Como. A great way to travel around Como is by renting a car. Purchase car hire in Como here today and let us compare the market to help find you the cheapest deals online.

Explore Como

Besides the stunning scenery, no visit to Como is complete without seeing the historic sights clustered in the walled Old Town. Interesting buildings include the cathedral, which is a superb example of differing architectural styles, and the medieval walls themselves, complete with the spectacular standing tower of Porta Vittoria and the great basilica of San Corpoforo.

A scenic walking tour takes in the lake’s western perimeter where you can see the Tempio Voltiano, a classic marble temple housing the tools of Alessandro Volta - a pioneer in electricity. A further walk in this direction takes you to the wild park and it's formal gardens of Villa del l’Olmo, a sumptuous lake home named after a Roman elm forest.

As one of Europe’s most chic resorts, Como abounds in quality eateries and designer shopping. But if you are after bargains, then visit the market in the Piazza San Fedele, which is held on the first Saturday of every month.

On the outskirts of Como is Cernobbio, with an old town featuring pretty traditional houses with small, confined alleys, and not forgetting the most impressive hotels in Europe, the Villa D’Este - with its huge sumptuous rooms and floating swimming pool's. Travel north and you will reach Lake Como’s island, called Isola Comacina.

Transport

By air
Linate Airport (67kms), Malpensa Airport (60kms), and Lugano Airport (35kms) are the nearest to Como. If you are flying from the UK you will have to fly to Linate or Malpensa International Airport's. There are numerous transport options from each of these airports to get to their city centres for more travel options to get to Como.

Book car hire at Malpensa or Linate Airport from reliable companies ready for your arrival and save costs on airport transfers. Plus you will get the freedom to explore this beautiful part of Italy from the style and comfort of your own vehicle.

By car
If you travel by car from either Switzerland or Milan, use the A9 route, and exit at Como Monte Olimpino or Como Nord.

By train
Trains depart on the hour throughout the day from Milan and Linate Central Stations to Como.