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

Bolsena travel guide

Bolsena Tourism | Bolsena Guide

You're Going to Love Bolsena

With a population of 3,468, Bolsena is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolsena has to offer.

When to visit Bolsena

Bolsena in May
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolsena in May
Estimated hotel price
£60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolsena

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 41 miles from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 171 miles from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 41 miles from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

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

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Naples, which is about 171 miles from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Ace, among others, in Naples.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Bolsena

PEGPerugia Sant Egidio
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Bolsena

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolsena

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £107 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolsena

Most booked hotels in Bolsena

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Le Naiadi Park Hotel Sul Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Hotel Lido - Beach and Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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Hotel Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Platani Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Hiring a car in Bolsena

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Bolsena (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. Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Bolsena (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. Economy (Lancia Ypsilon or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

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