Tarquinia travel guide

Tarquinia Tourism | Tarquinia Guide

You're Going to Love Tarquinia

With a population of 11,949, Tarquinia is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Tarquinia to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Tarquinia

Tarquinia in February
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tarquinia in February
Estimated hotel price
£40
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Tarquinia

Plane

Although Tarquinia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rome All airports (ROM), which is located 45 miles from Tarquinia. The shortest flight to Tarquinia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Tarquinia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Tarquinia to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 26m trip. The train station in Tarquinia is called Tarquinia, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tarquinia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 45 miles from Tarquinia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tarquinia, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Tarquinia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Tarquinia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rome All airports (ROM), which is located 45 miles from Tarquinia. The shortest flight to Tarquinia from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Tarquinia, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Tarquinia to Naples takes 1h 06m and costs around £13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Florence, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 26m trip. The train station in Tarquinia is called Tarquinia, and is located 1.8 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Tarquinia is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 45 miles from Tarquinia. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tarquinia, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and BlaBlaBus. From Naples, the bus ride to Tarquinia takes 150 miles and will cost you around £7. From Florence, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airlines serving Tarquinia

British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,455 reviews)
Wizz Air Malta
Good (220 reviews)
Transavia
Good (79 reviews)
Wizz Air
Good (756 reviews)
Albawings
Good (7 reviews)

Where to stay in Tarquinia

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £85 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Tarquinia

Most booked hotels in Tarquinia

Villa Tirreno
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£88+
Villa Hotel Valle Del Marta Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£134+
Tarchon Luxury B&B
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£30+
Tarconte
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
£54+
Hotel Helios
4 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
£78+

Hiring a car in Tarquinia

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Tarquinia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Tarquinia is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Tarquinia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.70 and £26.27. The most frequently booked car type in Tarquinia is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Fiat Panda or similar) is, on average, 40% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.