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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Pienza has to offer.
When to visit Pienza
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. 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 2h 03m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Perugia, expect to pay about £11 for a 2h 15m 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 SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pienza, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Pienza takes 150 miles and will cost you around £8. From Florence, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Pienza
Where to stay in Pienza
Average rates range from around £116 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Pienza
Most booked hotels in Pienza
Hiring a car in Pienza
Expect to pay £1.65 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 £19.74 and £26.32. The most frequently booked car type in Pienza is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.