Ancona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Ancona
With a population of 89,994, Ancona is a must-see destination in Marche, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ancona has to offer.
When to visit Ancona
How to Get to Ancona
Plane
When flying to Ancona, you’ll arrive at Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ancona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ancona, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Ancona to Milan takes 2h 51m and costs around £51 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £10 for a 3h 35m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Ancona Stazione centrale is the busiest station in Ancona. Another popular train station is Ancona Stadio, located 2 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Ancona is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 127 miles from Ancona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ancona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Ancona takes 205 miles and will cost you around £20. From Florence, the ticket costs about £19 for a journey of 240 miles. The most popular bus station is Ancona Ancona, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Ancona. Ancona Ancona Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Ancona
Where to stay in Ancona
Average rates range from around £64 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £58 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ancona
Most booked hotels in Ancona
Hiring a car in Ancona
Hiring a car in Ancona costs £31 per day, on average, or £94 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Ancona Falconara.
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Ancona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.26. Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ancona, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.