Colle di Val d'Elsa travel guide

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With a population of 16 625, Colle di Val d'Elsa is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Colle di Val d'Elsa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Colle di Val d'Elsa

Colle di Val d'Elsa in July
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colle di Val d'Elsa in July
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Colle di Val d'Elsa

Plane

Although Colle di Val d'Elsa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 44 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa. The shortest flight to Colle di Val d'Elsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Colle di Val d'Elsa, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Pisa takes 1h 01m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Colle di Val d'Elsa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 274 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colle di Val d'Elsa, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Colle di Val d'Elsa takes 121 km and will cost you around £6. From Milan, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km. Colle di Val d'Elsa’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Colle di Val d'Elsa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 44 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa. The shortest flight to Colle di Val d'Elsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Colle di Val d'Elsa, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Pisa takes 1h 01m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 10m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Colle di Val d'Elsa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 274 km from Colle di Val d'Elsa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colle di Val d'Elsa, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Colle di Val d'Elsa takes 121 km and will cost you around £6. From Milan, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 314 km. Colle di Val d'Elsa’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Colle di Val d'Elsa

Airlines serving Colle di Val d'Elsa

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Colle di Val d'Elsa

Most booked hotels in Colle di Val d'Elsa

Borgo San Luigi
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£172+
Villa Sabolini
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£133+
Relais Della Rovere
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£143+
Palazzo San Lorenzo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Hotel Villa San Giorgio
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Hotel Il Piccolo Castello
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+

Hiring a car in Colle di Val d'Elsa

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Colle di Val d'Elsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Colle di Val d'Elsa is Mini (Smart Forfour or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Colle di Val d'Elsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Colle di Val d'Elsa is Mini (Smart Forfour or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 79% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.