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

Pienza travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pienza

With a population of 1,249, Pienza 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 Pienza to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Pienza

Pienza in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pienza in January
Estimated hotel price
£66
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pienza

Plane

Although Pienza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 56 miles from Pienza. 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 Pienza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pienza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pienza 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 Pienza is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 91 miles from Pienza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pienza, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Pienza takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Pienza doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 56 miles from Pienza. 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 Pienza from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pienza, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Pienza 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 Pienza is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 91 miles from Pienza. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pienza, including FlixBus, Itabus and Bus. From Naples, the bus ride to Pienza takes 135 miles and will cost you around £11. From Florence, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Pienza

FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Pienza

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 Pienza

Average rates range from around £110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £141 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pienza

Most booked hotels in Pienza

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Hotel Corsignano
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hotel San Gregorio
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£163+
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Borgo Tre Rose
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Albergo Le Terme
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£168+
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Relais Il Chiostro Di Pienza
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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Albergo San Biagio
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Pienza

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pienza (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 Pienza is Full-size (Lexus NX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pienza (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 Pienza is Full-size (Lexus NX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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