La Spezia travel guide
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You're Going to Love La Spezia
With a population of 88,491, La Spezia is a must-see destination in Liguria, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Spezia has to offer.
When to visit La Spezia
How to Get to La Spezia
Plane
Although La Spezia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 114 km from La Spezia. The shortest flight to La Spezia from the United Kingdom departs from Glasgow and takes around 2h 35m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from La Spezia to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £20 for a 2h 09m trip. Located 1.8 km from the city centre, La Spezia Centrale is the busiest station in La Spezia. Another popular train station is La Spezia Migliarina, located 1.4 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to La Spezia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 159 km from La Spezia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 97 km and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 201 km. The most popular bus station is La Spezia Ferry Terminal, located 1.3 km from the city centre of La Spezia. La Spezia Via Giosuè Carducci is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving La Spezia
Where to stay in La Spezia
Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £101 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Affittacamere Joss and I Remi Del Prione.
Where to stay in popular areas of La Spezia
Most booked hotels in La Spezia
Hiring a car in La Spezia
Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £60 per day, on average, or £178 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 49% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in La Spezia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.59 and £26.12. The most frequently booked car type in La Spezia is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Fiat 500L or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.