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. Montalcino deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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. 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 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £8 for a 2h 35m 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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montalcino, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Montalcino takes 150 miles and will cost you around £6. From Florence, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Montalcino
Where to stay in Montalcino
Average rates range from around £104 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £984 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Montalcino
Most booked hotels in Montalcino
Hiring a car in Montalcino
Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.79 and £26.38. The most frequently booked car type in Montalcino is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.