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How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Cortona travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cortona

With a population of 2,167, Cortona is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cortona deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Cortona

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

How to Get to Cortona

Plane

Although Cortona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 54 miles from Cortona. The shortest flight to Cortona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cortona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cortona 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 Cortona is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 98 miles from Cortona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Cortona doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 54 miles from Cortona. The shortest flight to Cortona from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Cortona, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Cortona 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 Cortona is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 98 miles from Cortona. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

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

Airports near Cortona

AOIAncona Falconara
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving Cortona

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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 (9,244 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 Cortona

Average rates range from around £100 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £294 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cortona

Most booked hotels in Cortona

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Relais Villa Baldelli
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Locanda del Molino
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
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Relais Il Falconiere
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£346+
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Hotel San Luca
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Hiring a car in Cortona

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cortona (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 Cortona is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Cortona (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 Cortona is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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