Empoli travel guide
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You're Going to Love Empoli
With a population of 34,394, Empoli is a must-see destination in Tuscany, 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 Empoli has to offer.
When to visit Empoli
How to Get to Empoli
Plane
When flying to Empoli, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 23 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Empoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Empoli. The train journey from Empoli to Bologna takes 1h 18m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 06m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Empoli is the busiest station in Empoli. Another popular train station is Empoli Ponte A Elsa, located 4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Empoli is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 239 km from Empoli. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Empoli, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Empoli takes 129 km and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 314 km.
Airlines serving Empoli
Where to stay in Empoli
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Empoli
Most booked hotels in Empoli
Hiring a car in Empoli
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Empoli (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. The most frequently booked car type in Empoli is Mini (Smart Forfour or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus Wagon or similar) is, on average, 76% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.