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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Ancona travel guide

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With a population of 89,994, Ancona is a must-see destination in Marche, 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 Ancona has to offer.

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When to visit Ancona

Ancona in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ancona in January
Estimated hotel price
£65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ancona

Plane

When flying to Ancona, you’ll arrive at Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ancona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ancona. The train journey from Ancona to Rome takes 3h 35m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 38m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Ancona Stazione centrale is the busiest station in Ancona. Another popular train station is Ancona Stadio, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ancona is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 194 miles from Ancona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ancona, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Ancona takes 180 miles and will cost you around £14. From Rome, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Ancona Ancona, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Ancona. Ancona Ancona Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Ancona, you’ll arrive at Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Ancona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Ancona. The train journey from Ancona to Rome takes 3h 35m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about £41 for a 3h 38m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Ancona Stazione centrale is the busiest station in Ancona. Another popular train station is Ancona Stadio, located 2 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ancona is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 194 miles from Ancona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ancona, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Ancona takes 180 miles and will cost you around £14. From Rome, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 265 miles. The most popular bus station is Ancona Ancona, located 1.1 miles from the city centre of Ancona. Ancona Ancona Nord is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Ancona

PEGPerugia Sant Egidio
AOIAncona Falconara
PSRPescara Liberi

Airlines serving Ancona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Luxair
Excellent (57 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Voyage Air
Aeroitalia
Good (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ancona

Average rates range from around £66 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £67 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ancona

Most booked hotels in Ancona

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Grand Hotel Palace
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Ego Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£77+
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Hotel Emilia
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Fortino Napoleonico
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Hotel Internazionale
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hotel Europa
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hiring a car in Ancona

Hiring a car in Ancona costs £27 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Ancona Falconara.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Ancona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ancona is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Ancona costs £27 per day, on average, or £80 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Ancona Falconara.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Ancona (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Ancona is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Renault Twingo or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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