Montepulciano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montepulciano

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.

When to visit Montepulciano

Montepulciano in April
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montepulciano in April
Estimated hotel price
£69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montepulciano

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Montepulciano

Airlines serving Montepulciano

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,500 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,802 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montepulciano

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montepulciano

Most booked hotels in Montepulciano

Hotel I Due Cigni
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Borgo Tre Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Hotel Relais II Chiostro di Pienza
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Villa Ambra
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£52+
Albergo San Biagio
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Hotel Villa Ricci
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+

Hiring a car in Montepulciano

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.

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.