Prato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Prato

With a population of 181,820, Prato is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Prato to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Prato

Prato in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prato in January
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Prato

Plane

When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Prato include British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The shortest flight to Prato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Prato, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Prato to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Prato Centrale is the busiest station in Prato. Another popular train station is Prato Porta Al Serraglio, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Prato is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 144 miles from Prato. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Prato takes 80 miles and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Prato include British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. The shortest flight to Prato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Prato, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Prato to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Prato Centrale is the busiest station in Prato. Another popular train station is Prato Porta Al Serraglio, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Prato is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 144 miles from Prato. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Prato takes 80 miles and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airlines serving Prato

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prato

Average rates range from around £74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £84 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Prato

Most booked hotels in Prato

c-hotels Ambasciatori
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£163+
c-hotels Diplomat
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£164+
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£140+
Art Hotel Museo
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Art Hotel Milano
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Wall Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£87+

Hiring a car in Prato

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Prato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Prato is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Prato (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Prato is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.