Ascoli Piceno travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ascoli Piceno

With a population of 41 741, Ascoli Piceno is a must-see destination in Marche, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ascoli Piceno has to offer.

When to visit Ascoli Piceno

Ascoli Piceno in June
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ascoli Piceno in June
Estimated hotel price
£41
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ascoli Piceno

Plane

Although Ascoli Piceno doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 86 km from Ascoli Piceno. The shortest flight to Ascoli Piceno from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ascoli Piceno, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ascoli Piceno to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Ascoli Piceno is the busiest station in Ascoli Piceno. Another popular train station is Ascoli Piceno Maltignano, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascoli Piceno is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 230 km from Ascoli Piceno. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascoli Piceno, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Ascoli Piceno takes 217 km and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Ascoli Piceno Grottammare, located 27 km from the city centre of Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Ascoli Piceno doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Ancona Falconara (AOI), which is located 86 km from Ascoli Piceno. The shortest flight to Ascoli Piceno from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Ascoli Piceno, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Ascoli Piceno to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip. Located 1.2 km from the city centre, Ascoli Piceno is the busiest station in Ascoli Piceno. Another popular train station is Ascoli Piceno Maltignano, located 7 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Ascoli Piceno is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 230 km from Ascoli Piceno. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ascoli Piceno, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Ascoli Piceno takes 217 km and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Ascoli Piceno Grottammare, located 27 km from the city centre of Ascoli Piceno. Ascoli Piceno central bus station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Ascoli Piceno

Airlines serving Ascoli Piceno

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (357 reviews)
Volotea
Good (558 reviews)
Transavia
Good (135 reviews)
Air Dolomiti
Good (60 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (1,051 reviews)
Neos Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
Aeroitalia
Good (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ascoli Piceno

Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £59 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ascoli Piceno

Most booked hotels in Ascoli Piceno

Palazzo Dei Mercanti - Dimora & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£115+
Smeraldo Suites & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Country House Corte Del Sole
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£84+
Relais Concorde
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Palazzo Guiderocchi
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£94+
Hotel International
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£44+

Hiring a car in Ascoli Piceno

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Ascoli Piceno (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ascoli Piceno, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Ascoli Piceno (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. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Ascoli Piceno, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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