Prato travel guide

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You're Going to Love Prato

With a population of 181,820, Prato is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Prato to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Prato

Prato in November
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel
Prato in November
Estimated hotel price
£38
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Prato

Plane

When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Prato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Prato, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Prato to Rome takes 1h 22m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Prato Centrale is the busiest station in Prato. Another popular train station is Prato Porta Al Serraglio, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Prato is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 144 miles from Prato. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Prato takes 80 miles and will cost you around £18. From Pisa, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 95 miles.

Plane

When flying to Prato, you’ll arrive at Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 7 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Prato from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Prato, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Prato to Rome takes 1h 22m and costs around £17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 45m trip. Located 1.4 miles from the city centre, Prato Centrale is the busiest station in Prato. Another popular train station is Prato Porta Al Serraglio, located 1.1 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Prato is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 144 miles from Prato. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Prato, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Prato takes 80 miles and will cost you around £18. From Pisa, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airlines serving Prato

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)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in Prato

Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £81 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Prato

Most booked hotels in Prato

c-hotels Ambasciatori
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£139+
The Social Hub Florence Lavagnini
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£83+
Art Hotel Museo
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Art Hotel Milano
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£59+
Wall Art Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£85+
Hotel President
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£68+

Hiring a car in Prato

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Prato (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. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Prato, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Prato (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. Mini (Citroen C1 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Prato, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.