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

San Gimignano travel guide

San Gimignano Tourism | San Gimignano Guide

You're Going to Love San Gimignano

With a population of 3,261, San Gimignano is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything San Gimignano has to offer.

When to visit San Gimignano

San Gimignano in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
San Gimignano in February
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to San Gimignano

Plane

Although San Gimignano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 25 miles from San Gimignano. The shortest flight to San Gimignano from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving San Gimignano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from San Gimignano 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.

Car

Another option to get to San Gimignano is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 165 miles from San Gimignano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

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

Plane

Although San Gimignano doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 25 miles from San Gimignano. The shortest flight to San Gimignano from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving San Gimignano, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from San Gimignano 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.

Car

Another option to get to San Gimignano is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 165 miles from San Gimignano. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

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

Airports near San Gimignano

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving San Gimignano

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 San Gimignano

Average rates range from around £102 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £165 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of San Gimignano

Most booked hotels in San Gimignano

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Mormoraia
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£236+
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La Cisterna
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Hotel Certaldo
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£107+
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Agriturismo Natura e Salute
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£109+
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Cappuccina Country Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£130+
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Poderi Arcangelo
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£108+
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Hiring a car in San Gimignano

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in San Gimignano (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 San Gimignano is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in San Gimignano (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 San Gimignano is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 24% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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