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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. 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
£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 1h 55m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving La Spezia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from La Spezia to Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 25m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 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 Verona takes 1h 13m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Turin, expect to pay about £10 for a 1h 25m 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 Rent Smart 24 and Galdierirent, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to La Spezia, including Itabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Turin, the bus ride to La Spezia takes 90 miles and will cost you around £8. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 145 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 (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,975 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Spezia

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £114 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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Grand Hotel Portovenere
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£294+
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Affittacamere Casa Dane'
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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Hotel Firenze e Continentale
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£83+
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Hotel Due Gemelli
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Albergo Serena
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Hotel Rosa Dei Venti
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in La Spezia

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.93.

Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.95 and £23.93.

Car hire agencies in La Spezia

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