Prato travel guide
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You're Going to Love Prato
With a population of 181.820, Prato is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Prato to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Prato
How to Get to Prato
Plane
When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 12 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Prato include British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The shortest flight to Prato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Prato, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Prato to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 22m trip. Located 2.2 km from the city centre, Prato Centrale is the busiest station in Prato. Another popular train station is Prato Porta Al Serraglio, located 1.8 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Prato is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 232 km from Prato. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Prato takes 113 km and will cost you around £9. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 121 km.
Airlines serving Prato
Where to stay in Prato
Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £86 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Prato
Most booked hotels in Prato
Hiring a car in Prato
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Prato (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 £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Prato is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.