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

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With a population of 77,007, Pisa is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Pisa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Pisa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Il Crapulone (1 Via le Vallicelle) and Pizzeria Il Fornaretto (46 Via Trieste) are great picks.

When to visit Pisa

Pisa in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
2 travellers
Flight to Pisa
3 nights at hotel
Pisa in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£123
2 travellers
Flight to Pisa
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pisa in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 122 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pisa, with an average rainfall of 24 mm.

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How to Get to Pisa

Plane

When flying to Pisa, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pisa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pisa to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Pisa Centrale is the busiest station in Pisa. Another popular train station is Pisa S. Rossore, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pisa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 134 miles from Pisa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pisa, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Pisa takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. Pisa’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Pisa, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pisa, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Pisa to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. Located 1.0 mile from the city centre, Pisa Centrale is the busiest station in Pisa. Another popular train station is Pisa S. Rossore, located 0.7 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Pisa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 134 miles from Pisa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pisa, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Pisa takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles. Pisa’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Pisa

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Pisa

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 (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Pisa

Average rates range from around £89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £95 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Moderno and Hotel Cecile. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pisa, with prices from £18 to £1,212 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pisa are about 16% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pisa

Most booked hotels in Pisa

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Hotel Bristol
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Hotel Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Grand Hotel Bonanno
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Bagni Di Pisa Palace and Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£199+
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Grand Hotel Duomo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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B&B Hotel Pisa
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£60+
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Hiring a car in Pisa

Hiring a car in Pisa costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Pisa.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pisa (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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pisa, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pisa costs £30 per day, on average, or £61 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Pisa.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Pisa (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. Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pisa, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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