Montepulciano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montepulciano

With a population of 3.446, Montepulciano is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Montepulciano to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Montepulciano

Montepulciano in April
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montepulciano in April
Estimated hotel price
£72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Montepulciano

Plane

Although Montepulciano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 57 miles from Montepulciano. The shortest flight to Montepulciano from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montepulciano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montepulciano to Naples takes 0h 15m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 35m trip. The train station in Montepulciano is called Montepulciano, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Montepulciano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 90 miles from Montepulciano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montepulciano, including FlixBus, SIT Bus Shuttle and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Montepulciano takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Montepulciano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 57 miles from Montepulciano. The shortest flight to Montepulciano from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Montepulciano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Montepulciano to Naples takes 0h 15m and costs around £15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £9 for a 2h 35m trip. The train station in Montepulciano is called Montepulciano, and is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Montepulciano is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 90 miles from Montepulciano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Montepulciano, including FlixBus, SIT Bus Shuttle and Fiumicino Express. From Naples, the bus ride to Montepulciano takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Montepulciano

Airlines serving Montepulciano

Lufthansa
Good (4,597 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,436 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,551 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,699 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (394 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (704 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montepulciano

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £177 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montepulciano

Most booked hotels in Montepulciano

Hotel I Due Cigni
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Hotel Relais II Chiostro di Pienza
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Villa Ambra
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£51+
Borgo Tre Rose
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£74+
Albergo San Biagio
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Hotel Villa Ricci
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£47+

Hiring a car in Montepulciano

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Montepulciano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.67 and £26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Montepulciano is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Montepulciano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.67 and £26.22. The most frequently booked car type in Montepulciano is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.