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How to get there
Where to stay
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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

Volterra in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel
Volterra in January
Estimated hotel price
£59
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 £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 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

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

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 £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 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 Rent Smart 24, among others, in Milan.

Bus

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

Airports near Volterra

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Volterra

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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SWISS
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Delta
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Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Volterra

Average rates range from around £105 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Volterra

Most booked hotels in Volterra

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Hotel Residence Villa Rioddi
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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Albergo Etruria
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Chiostro Delle Monache Hostel Volterra
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£26+
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Hotel San Lino
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£102+
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Hotel Foresteria Volterra
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Villa Nencini
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£76+
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Hiring a car in Volterra

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Volterra, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.44 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 £17.19 and £22.91. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Volterra, while also 13% cheaper than other types, on average.

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