With a population of 42,867, Siena 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.
Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena 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. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around £18. From Pisa, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 95 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Albergo Centrale.
Hiring a car in Siena costs £54 per day, on average, or £160 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 23% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.
Expect to pay £1.61 per litre in Siena (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. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Mini (Fiat 500 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.