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

Viareggio travel guide

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With a population of 49,099, Viareggio 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Viareggio has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Viareggio

If you’re looking for affordable options, Il Lupicante (33 Via Nicola Pisano) and La Barracuda (1 Viale Europa) are great picks.

When to visit Viareggio

Viareggio in January
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Viareggio in January
Estimated hotel price
£97
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Viareggio

Plane

Although Viareggio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 15 miles from Viareggio. The shortest flight to Viareggio from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viareggio, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Viareggio to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. The train station in Viareggio is called Viareggio, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Viareggio is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 121 miles from Viareggio. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viareggio, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Viareggio takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

Although Viareggio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 15 miles from Viareggio. The shortest flight to Viareggio from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viareggio, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Viareggio to Milan takes 3h 06m and costs around £43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 3h 16m trip. The train station in Viareggio is called Viareggio, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Viareggio is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 121 miles from Viareggio. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viareggio, including FlixBus, MarinoBus and Bus. From Florence, the bus ride to Viareggio takes 60 miles and will cost you around £28. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Viareggio

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Viareggio

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 Viareggio

From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte to great affordable options like the Hotel Tirrenia, Viareggio offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £256 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Viareggio

Most booked hotels in Viareggio

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Hotel Central Park
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£72+
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Amarina Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£122+
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Hotel Esplanade
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Sina Astor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Versilia Palace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£128+
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Hiring a car in Viareggio

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Viareggio (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 Viareggio is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.44 per litre in Viareggio (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 Viareggio is Luxury (Land Rover Discovery or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 73% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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