Siena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Siena
With a population of 42,867, Siena 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.
When to visit Siena
How to Get to Siena
Plane
Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Siena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 27m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 75 miles and will cost you around £10. From Rome, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Siena
Where to stay in Siena
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Albergo Centrale.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siena
Most booked hotels in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena costs £40 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.60 and £26.13. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.