Ascoli Piceno travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ascoli Piceno

With a population of 41,741, Ascoli Piceno is a must-see destination in Marche, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ascoli Piceno has to offer.

When to visit Ascoli Piceno

Ascoli Piceno in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ascoli Piceno in October
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ascoli Piceno

Plane

Although Ascoli Piceno doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 86 km from Ascoli Piceno. The shortest flight to Ascoli Piceno from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ascoli Piceno, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ascoli Piceno to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Ascoli Piceno is the busiest station in Ascoli Piceno. Another popular train station is Ascoli Piceno Maltignano, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascoli Piceno is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 85 miles from Ascoli Piceno. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascoli Piceno, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Ascoli Piceno takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Ascoli Piceno Grottammare, located 17 miles from the city centre of Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ascoli Piceno doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 86 km from Ascoli Piceno. The shortest flight to Ascoli Piceno from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ascoli Piceno, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ascoli Piceno to Naples takes 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m trip. Located 0.7 miles from the city centre, Ascoli Piceno is the busiest station in Ascoli Piceno. Another popular train station is Ascoli Piceno Maltignano, located 5 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascoli Piceno is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 85 miles from Ascoli Piceno. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascoli Piceno, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Ascoli Piceno takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Ascoli Piceno Grottammare, located 17 miles from the city centre of Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ascoli Piceno

Airlines serving Ascoli Piceno

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,926 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,447 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,449 reviews)
Aegean Airlines
Excellent (491 reviews)
Volotea
Good (371 reviews)
Transavia
Good (78 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (218 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (38 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (754 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (35 reviews)
Albawings
Good (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ascoli Piceno

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ascoli Piceno

Most booked hotels in Ascoli Piceno

Smeraldo Suites & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Corte Del Sole
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Relais Concorde
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Palazzo Guiderocchi
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£72+
International
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Hotel Pennile
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Ascoli Piceno

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ascoli Piceno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ascoli Piceno, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Ascoli Piceno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ascoli Piceno, while also 49% cheaper than other types, on average.