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

Pisa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pisa

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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When to visit Pisa

Pisa in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£51
2 travellers
Flight to Pisa
3 nights at hotel
Pisa in September
Estimated flight+hotel price
£51
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. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pisa include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

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 DRIVALIA and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Plane

When flying to Pisa, you’ll arrive at Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Pisa include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Pisa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

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 DRIVALIA and Felirent, among others, in Milan.

Airports near Pisa

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Pisa

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,568 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,062 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,558 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,592 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,595 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pisa

From 5-star hotels such as the Smy Pisa Plaza to great affordable options like the Hotel La Torre, Pisa offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £74 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 Moderno and Window To The Tower. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Pisa, with prices from £45 to £536 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Pisa are about 12% more expensive 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)
£90+
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Hotel Bologna
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+
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Grand Hotel Bonanno
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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NH Pisa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Hotel Terminus & Plaza
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Casa Betania
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Hiring a car in Pisa

Hiring a car in Pisa costs £25 per day, on average, or £50 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Pisa.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.95 and £27.94. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pisa, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Pisa costs £25 per day, on average, or £50 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Pisa.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.95 and £27.94. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Pisa, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car hire deals in Pisa

Standard SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

£41/day

Standard SUV
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