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

Montalcino travel guide

Montalcino Tourism | Montalcino Guide

You're Going to Love Montalcino

With a population of 2,121, Montalcino is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Montalcino has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Montalcino

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ristorante Campo del Drago (Castiglion del Bosco) and Osteria la Canonica (Località Castiglion del Bosco) are great picks.

When to visit Montalcino

Montalcino in March
Estimated hotel price
£220
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montalcino in March
Estimated hotel price
£220
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montalcino

Plane

Although Montalcino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 87 km from Montalcino. Rome All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Montalcino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montalcino, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montalcino to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Montalcino is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 152 km from Montalcino. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montalcino, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Montalcino takes 217 km and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

Although Montalcino doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 87 km from Montalcino. Rome All airports is the most popular, with regular flights from British Airways, easyJet, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Montalcino from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montalcino, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montalcino to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £21 for a 1h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Montalcino is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 152 km from Montalcino. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montalcino, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Montalcino takes 217 km and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Montalcino

FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Montalcino

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 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)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montalcino

Average rates range from around £125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £893 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montalcino

Most booked hotels in Montalcino

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Castello Banfi - Il Borgo
5 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£820+
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Rosewood Castiglion Del Bosco
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£1,454+
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Castello Di Velona Resort, Thermal Spa & Winery
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£406+
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Hiring a car in Montalcino

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Montalcino (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 Montalcino is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Montalcino (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 Montalcino is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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