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.
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.
When flying to Pisa, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 4 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pisa include easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Pisa, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Pisa to Florence takes 0h 46m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from La Spezia, expect to pay about £10 for a 0h 49m trip. Located 1.6 km from the city centre, Pisa Centrale is the busiest station in Pisa. Another popular train station is Pisa S. Rossore, located 1.2 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Pisa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 216 km from Pisa. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pisa, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Flibco. From Florence, the bus ride to Pisa takes 97 km and will cost you around £28. From La Spezia, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 113 km. Pisa’s bus station is located 1.2 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £83 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Cecile and Hotel Villa Primavera.
Hiring a car in Pisa costs £33 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Pisa Gal Galilei.
Expect to pay £1.64 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 £19.59 and £26.11. The most frequently booked car type in Pisa is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Class Compact Wagon or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.