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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Prato travel guide

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With a population of 181,820, Prato is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Prato deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Prato

Prato in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prato in November
Estimated hotel price
£56
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. 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 £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Prato takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Plane

When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. 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 £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £20 for a 1h 27m 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Prato takes 60 miles and will cost you around £7. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £12 for a journey of 75 miles.

Airports near Prato

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Prato

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
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prato

Average rates range from around £80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £77 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Prato

Most booked hotels in Prato

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c-hotels Ambasciatori
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£160+
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Grand Hotel Baglioni
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£210+
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The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£133+
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Art Hotel Museo
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£79+
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Plus Florence
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£35+
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Art Hotel Milano
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Hiring a car in Prato

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Prato is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Prato is Full-size (Volkswagen Multivan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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