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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Spezia has to offer.

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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
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Spezia in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
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 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from La Spezia to Turin takes 1h 13m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 50m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 95 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from La Spezia to Turin takes 1h 13m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Verona, expect to pay about £12 for a 1h 50m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Itabus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 95 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 140 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 (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,960 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,731 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,929 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,937 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,977 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Spezia

Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £100 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 and Apartment
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£132+
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Grand Hotel Portovenere
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£320+
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Affittacamere Casa Dane'
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£88+
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The Poet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Hotel Due Gemelli
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£85+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.55 and £23.39. The most frequently booked car type in La Spezia is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.47 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 £17.55 and £23.39. The most frequently booked car type in La Spezia is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 27% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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