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

Empoli travel guide

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You're Going to Love Empoli

With a population of 34,394, Empoli is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Empoli deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Empoli

Empoli in November
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Empoli in November
Estimated hotel price
£39
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Empoli

Plane

When flying to Empoli, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Empoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Empoli, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Empoli to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Empoli is the busiest station in Empoli. Another popular train station is Empoli Ponte A Elsa, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Empoli is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 148 miles from Empoli. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Empoli, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Empoli takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Empoli, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 14 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Empoli from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Empoli, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Empoli to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city centre, Empoli is the busiest station in Empoli. Another popular train station is Empoli Ponte A Elsa, located 3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Empoli is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 148 miles from Empoli. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Empoli, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Empoli takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Empoli

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Empoli

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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Empoli

Average rates range from around £85 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £113 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Empoli

Most booked hotels in Empoli

c-hotels Ambasciatori
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Grand Hotel Baglioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Plus Florence
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Hiring a car in Empoli

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Empoli (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 Empoli is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Empoli (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 Empoli is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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