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Nearby Airports
There are two major airports near MILAN that you can choose to fly into: MALPENSA (MXP): ~1H.40 MINUTE DRIVE TO BELLAGIO LINATE (LIN): ~1H.30 MINUTE DRIVE TO BELLAGIO BERGAMO (orio al serio) - 1h.20 MINUTE DRIVE TO BELLAGIO TIP #1: Make sure to look at both airports when searching for flights! TIP #2: Don't forget your passport! TIP #3: Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months! TIP #4: Visas: If you are a US citizen, sometime in 2024, the European Union will be implementing an ETIAS authorization for any travel into Europe. This can be obtained online for 7-8 Euros and will be good for 3 years. TIP #5: If you are **not** a US citizen, you may need a Schengen visa. Furthermore, if you are from a country that requires a Schengen visa, please be sure to obtain one prior to your trip. TIP #6: If you are flying to Italy from the US and are transiting through Canada, check to see if you require a transit visa. Better yet, avoid connecting flights through Canada.
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From the Airport to the Lake
RENT A CAR - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED IF YOU ARE NOT STAYING IN BELLAGIO We highly recommend that you rent a car at the airport so that it's easy for you to get around the lake. Car rentals from most major companies including HERTZ, AVIS, ENTERPRISE/EUROPECAR, BUDGET, DOLLAR etc. are available at both airports. For a list of rental car companies please visit: https://www.airportmalpensa.com/car-hire.php TIP: Reserve your car early! **Europe has limited quantity of automatic cars!** LIMITED TAXIS There are taxis available at the airport once you land in Italy, however these can be expensive (€150/€180). We recommend arranging for transportation in advance through our wedding planner Aurora, simply email: aurora@lakecomoweddingsandevents.com **Taxis are not as prevalent around the lake as you may be used to at home can be very expensive once you're in Como!** **Ubers are not available!** Once in Como, taxi companies we can recommend: Lario Driver | www.lariodriver.com | info@lariodriver.com | + 39-333-441-2638 Lake Como Transfers | www.lakecomotransfers.com | lakecomotransfer@gmail.com | +39-328-131-9806 GROUP SHUTTLE/MINIVAN If you are arriving with a group or would like to carpool, our wedding planner Aurora can organize transportation, simply email: aurora@lakecomoweddingsandevents.com
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WHERE TO LOOK FOR LODGING
We recommend that all guests stay in BELLAGIO, on the east side of the lake. All hotel recommendations we've provided are within this range.
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Hotels & Accommodations
Please book through our wedding planner Aurora by emailing her at aurora@lakecomoweddingsandevents.com Lake Como is popular during the summer months and hotels can become limited very quickly. Our wedding date May 15th is considered "high season" in Lake Como. We suggest booking at one of these quaint Italian locations. Please see the list below if you would like to explore some options. Hotel block to be announced soon.
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Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni
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Hotel du Lac
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Hotel Bellagio
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Residence la Limonera
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Hotel Belvedere
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Residence l'Ulivo
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Beyond Hotels
Beyond hotels, Airbnb has a lot of private apartments and villas available around the lake. Whether you prefer a hotel or an apartment/house, these accommodations fill up super fast! Highly recommended that you book by the end of the year.
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Need More Information?
Wedding planner details AURORA FALLINI aurora@lakecomoweddingsandevents.com