Montecatini Terme travel guide

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With a population of 17,954, Montecatini Terme is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Montecatini Terme has to offer.

When to visit Montecatini Terme

Montecatini Terme in March
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montecatini Terme in March
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montecatini Terme

Plane

Although Montecatini Terme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 22 miles from Montecatini Terme. The shortest flight to Montecatini Terme from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montecatini Terme, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montecatini Terme to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Montecatini Centro is the busiest station in Montecatini Terme. Another popular train station is Montecatini Terme, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Montecatini Terme is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 134 miles from Montecatini Terme. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montecatini Terme, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Montecatini Terme takes 80 miles and will cost you around £7. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Montecatini Terme doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 22 miles from Montecatini Terme. The shortest flight to Montecatini Terme from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montecatini Terme, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montecatini Terme to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 0.1 miles from the city centre, Montecatini Centro is the busiest station in Montecatini Terme. Another popular train station is Montecatini Terme, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Montecatini Terme is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 134 miles from Montecatini Terme. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montecatini Terme, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Montecatini Terme takes 80 miles and will cost you around £7. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Montecatini Terme

Airlines serving Montecatini Terme

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montecatini Terme

From 5-star hotels such as the Lhp Hotel Montecatini Palace & Spa to great affordable options like the Hotel Prati, Montecatini Terme offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £62 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £163 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montecatini Terme

Most booked hotels in Montecatini Terme

Lhp Hotel Montecatini Palace & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£132+
Ercolini E Savi
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Boston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Grand Hotel Tettuccio
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
Hotel Savoia e Campana
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£42+
Grotta Giusti Thermal Spa Resort Tuscany, Autograph Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£195+

Hiring a car in Montecatini Terme

Hiring a car in Montecatini Terme costs £11 per day, on average, or £45 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 253% cheaper than airport locations in Montecatini Terme.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Montecatini Terme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Montecatini Terme is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Montecatini Terme costs £11 per day, on average, or £45 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 253% cheaper than airport locations in Montecatini Terme.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Montecatini Terme (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Montecatini Terme is Compact (Opel Astra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Crossover or similar) is, on average, 87% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.