Introduction
What to do
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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When to visit La Spezia

La Spezia in November
Estimated hotel price
£30
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Spezia in November
Estimated hotel price
£30
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 Manchester and takes around 2h 10m.

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 Budget and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

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 Manchester and takes around 2h 10m.

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 Budget and Wheego, among others, in Milan.

Airports near La Spezia

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving La Spezia

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,463 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,596 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,224 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,987 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,199 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,661 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,531 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Spezia

Average rates range from around £72 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £154 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dreams Guest House and Affittacamere Joss.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Spezia

Most booked hotels in La Spezia

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Grand Hotel Portovenere
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£305+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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NH La Spezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£99+
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The Poet Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hotel Due Gemelli
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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CDH My One Hotel La Spezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £73 per day, on average, or £220 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.84 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 £22.02 and £29.35. The most frequently booked car type in La Spezia is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £73 per day, on average, or £220 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay £1.84 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 £22.02 and £29.35. The most frequently booked car type in La Spezia is Compact (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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