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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Cortona to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Cortona
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 20m.
Train
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Cortona. The train journey from Cortona to Milan takes 3h 42m and costs around £38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Catania, expect to pay about £63 for a 15h 59m 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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cortona, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Bus. From Ancona, the bus ride to Cortona takes 120 miles and will cost you around £9. From Rome, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airlines serving Cortona
Where to stay in Cortona
Average rates range from around £86 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cortona
Most booked hotels in Cortona
Hiring a car in Cortona
Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.79 and £26.38. The most frequently booked car type in Cortona is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.