With a population of 42,867, Siena is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.
Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.
Trenitalia is the only carrier operating train routes to Siena. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 1h 14m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £8 for a 3h 03m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around £7. From Milan, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Albergo Centrale.
Hiring a car in Siena costs £40 per day, on average, or £120 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Siena (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 £26.12. Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.