Volterra travel guide

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You're Going to Love Volterra

With a population of 6.864, Volterra is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Volterra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Volterra

Volterra in July
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Volterra in July
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Volterra in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Volterra, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Volterra

Plane

Although Volterra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 49 km from Volterra. The shortest flight to Volterra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Volterra, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Volterra 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.

Car

Another option to get to Volterra is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 265 km from Volterra. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Volterra, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Volterra takes 121 km and will cost you around £6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 282 km.

Plane

Although Volterra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 49 km from Volterra. The shortest flight to Volterra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Volterra, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Volterra 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.

Car

Another option to get to Volterra is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 265 km from Volterra. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Volterra, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Volterra takes 121 km and will cost you around £6. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 282 km.

Airlines serving Volterra

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Volterra

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Volterra

Most booked hotels in Volterra

Albergo Etruria
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
Hotel La Locanda
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£96+
Chiostro Delle Monache Hostel Volterra
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£79+
Agrihotel Il Palagetto
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£128+
Hotel Foresteria Volterra
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Villa Nencini
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£74+

Hiring a car in Volterra

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Volterra (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 Volterra is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Volterra (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 Volterra is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.