With a population of 3 446, Montepulciano 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 Montepulciano to see all of its attractions.
Although Montepulciano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 92 km from Montepulciano. The shortest flight to Montepulciano from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montepulciano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montepulciano to Civitavecchia takes 1h 26m and costs around £5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Naples, expect to pay about £7 for a 2h 03m trip. The train station in Montepulciano is called Montepulciano, and is located 7 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Montepulciano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 145 km from Montepulciano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montepulciano, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Montepulciano takes 241 km and will cost you around £6. From Florence, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 314 km.
Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Montepulciano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.63 and £26.17. The most frequently booked car type in Montepulciano is Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Ford Ka or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.