Bolsena travel guide

Bolsena Tourism | Bolsena Guide

You're Going to Love Bolsena

With a population of 3,468, Bolsena is a must-see destination in Lazio, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bolsena has to offer.

When to visit Bolsena

Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bolsena in February
Estimated hotel price
£55
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bolsena

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 41 miles from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 57 miles from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 150 miles and will cost you around £10. From Pescara, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 160 miles.

Plane

Although Bolsena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Perugia Sant Egidio (PEG), which is located 41 miles from Bolsena. The shortest flight to Bolsena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Bolsena, followed by AccesRail.

Car

Another option to get to Bolsena is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 57 miles from Bolsena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bolsena, including FlixBus, Fiumicino Express and Itabus. From Naples, the bus ride to Bolsena takes 150 miles and will cost you around £10. From Pescara, the ticket costs about £6 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Bolsena

Airlines serving Bolsena

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bolsena

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £139 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bolsena

Most booked hotels in Bolsena

Hotel Lido - Beach and Palace
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£93+
Le Naiadi Park Hotel Sul Lago
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£82+
Platani Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
Hotel Royal
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£57+

Hiring a car in Bolsena

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Bolsena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.32 and £25.76. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Bolsena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.32 and £25.76. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Bolsena, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.