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What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. La Spezia deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in La Spezia

If you’re looking for affordable options, 85 Fazio - Sushi & Food (85 Via Bartolomeo Fazio) and Belvedere (38 Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi) are great picks.

When to visit La Spezia

La Spezia in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Spezia in January
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 71 miles from La Spezia. The shortest flight to La Spezia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from La Spezia to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, La Spezia Centrale is the busiest station in La Spezia. Another popular train station is La Spezia Migliarina, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Spezia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 99 miles from La Spezia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is La Spezia Ferry Terminal, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of La Spezia. La Spezia Via Giosuè Carducci is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although La Spezia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 71 miles from La Spezia. The shortest flight to La Spezia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from La Spezia to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.1 miles from the city centre, La Spezia Centrale is the busiest station in La Spezia. Another popular train station is La Spezia Migliarina, located 0.9 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to La Spezia is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 99 miles from La Spezia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. The most popular bus station is La Spezia Ferry Terminal, located 0.8 miles from the city centre of La Spezia. La Spezia Via Giosuè Carducci is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 miles from the city centre.

Airports near La Spezia

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving La Spezia

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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)
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 La Spezia

Average rates range from around £96 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 La Spezia

Most booked hotels in La Spezia

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Da Baranin B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£136+
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Grand Hotel Portovenere
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£336+
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Affittacamere Casa Dane'
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£110+
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The Poet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Albergo Serena
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £78 per day, on average, or £157 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Spezia, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £78 per day, on average, or £157 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 58% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in La Spezia, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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