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 London and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Felirent, 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 London and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airports near La Spezia

MILMilan All airports
BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola

Airlines serving La Spezia

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,026 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,211 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,373 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,425 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,344 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Spezia

Average rates range from around £84 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £165 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dreams Guest House and I Remi del Prione by Le 5 Terre.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Spezia

Most booked hotels in La Spezia

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Hotel Florida Lerici
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£168+
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Doria Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£189+
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Grand Hotel Portovenere
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£311+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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NH La Spezia
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Hotel Venere Azzurra
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£137+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £83 per day, on average, or £248 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, 56% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.29 and £25.72.

Hiring a car in La Spezia costs £83 per day, on average, or £248 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, 56% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.61 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 £19.29 and £25.72.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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