Pisa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Pisa
With a population of 77,007, Pisa is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pisa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Pisa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pisa in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pisa, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.
How to Get to Pisa
Plane
When flying to Pisa, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pisa include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pisa, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Pisa to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Spezia, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 49m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Pisa Centrale is the busiest station in Pisa. Another popular train station is Pisa S. Rossore, located 0.7 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Pisa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 134 miles from Pisa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pisa, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Pisa takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From La Spezia, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 70 miles. Pisa’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Pisa
Where to stay in Pisa
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Cecile and Hotel Villa Primavera.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pisa
Most booked hotels in Pisa
Hiring a car in Pisa
Hiring a car in Pisa costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Pisa (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. The most frequently booked car type in Pisa is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.