Assisi travel guide

Assisi Tourism | Assisi Guide

You're Going to Love Assisi

With a population of 3 732, Assisi is a must-see destination in Umbria, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Assisi deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Assisi

Assisi in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Assisi in January
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Assisi

Plane

When flying to Assisi, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Assisi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Assisi, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Assisi to Milan takes 3h 42m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £104 for a 13h 57m trip. The train station in Assisi is called Assisi, and is located 3.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Assisi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 129 km from Assisi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Assisi, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Assisi takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Pisa, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km. Assisi’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Assisi, you’ll arrive at Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Assisi from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Assisi, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Assisi to Milan takes 3h 42m and costs around £52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vienna, expect to pay about £104 for a 13h 57m trip. The train station in Assisi is called Assisi, and is located 3.0 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Assisi is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 129 km from Assisi. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Assisi, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Assisi takes 225 km and will cost you around £10. From Pisa, the ticket costs about £18 for a journey of 378 km. Assisi’s bus station is located 4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Assisi

Airlines serving Assisi

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,296 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,932 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Assisi

Average rates range from around £73 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £467 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Properzio and All'Antica Mattonata.

Where to stay in popular areas of Assisi

Most booked hotels in Assisi

Th Assisi - Hotel Cenacolo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Giotto Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£104+
Hotel Fontebella
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
Garden Resort & Spa San Crispino
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Bv Grand Hotel Assisi
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£85+

Hiring a car in Assisi

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Assisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Assisi, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Assisi (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.79 and £26.38. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Assisi, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.