Volterra travel guide
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You're Going to Love Volterra
With a population of 6,864, Volterra is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Volterra deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Volterra
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Volterra in July, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 26 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 96 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Volterra, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.
How to Get to Volterra
Plane
Although Volterra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 30 miles from Volterra. The shortest flight to Volterra from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Volterra, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Volterra to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bologna, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 00m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Volterra is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 165 miles from Volterra. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Volterra, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Volterra takes 80 miles and will cost you around £6. From Rome, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airlines serving Volterra
Where to stay in Volterra
Average rates range from around £82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £89 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Volterra
Most booked hotels in Volterra
Hiring a car in Volterra
Expect to pay £1.65 per litre in Volterra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.72 and £26.29. The most frequently booked car type in Volterra is Mini (Renault Twingo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 16% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.