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

Lucca travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lucca

With a population of 81,748, Lucca is a must-see destination in Tuscany, 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 Lucca has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lucca

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante All'olivo (1 Piazza San Quirico) and Tomkat (TomKat) are great picks.

When to visit Lucca

Lucca in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lucca in March
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lucca

Plane

When flying to Lucca, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lucca from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lucca, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lucca 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 3 miles from the city centre, Lucca S. Pietro A Vico is the busiest station in Lucca. Another popular train station is Lucca, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lucca is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 129 miles from Lucca. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucca, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Lucca takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. Lucca’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lucca, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 12 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lucca from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Lucca, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lucca 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 3 miles from the city centre, Lucca S. Pietro A Vico is the busiest station in Lucca. Another popular train station is Lucca, located 0.4 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Lucca is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 129 miles from Lucca. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lucca, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Lucca takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. Lucca’s bus station is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lucca

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Lucca

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 Lucca

Average rates range from around £91 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £170 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lucca

Most booked hotels in Lucca

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Hotel Ilaria
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£174+
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Hotel Albergo Villa Marta
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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B&B Cento Passi Dalle Mura
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Eurostars Toscana
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£84+
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Hotel Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Grand Hotel Bonanno
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Lucca

Hiring a car in Lucca costs £33 per day, on average, or £100 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, 2% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Lucca (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. The most frequently booked car type in Lucca is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Lucca costs £33 per day, on average, or £100 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, 2% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Lucca (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. The most frequently booked car type in Lucca is Compact (Fiat 500X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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