Cortona travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cortona
With a population of 2.167, Cortona is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cortona to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Cortona
How to Get to Cortona
Plane
Although Cortona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 86 km from Cortona. The shortest flight to Cortona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Cortona.
Car
Another option to get to Cortona is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 158 km from Cortona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cortona, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Rome, the bus ride to Cortona takes 217 km and will cost you around £10. From Naples, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 475 km.
Airlines serving Cortona
Where to stay in Cortona
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £255 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cortona
Most booked hotels in Cortona
Hiring a car in Cortona
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Cortona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.11. Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Cortona, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.