Colle di Val d'Elsa travel guide

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With a population of 16,625, Colle di Val d'Elsa is a must-see destination in Tuscany, Italy. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Colle di Val d'Elsa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Colle di Val d'Elsa

Colle di Val d'Elsa in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Colle di Val d'Elsa in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Colle di Val d'Elsa

Plane

Although Colle di Val d'Elsa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 27 miles from Colle di Val d'Elsa. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Colle di Val d'Elsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Colle di Val d'Elsa, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Pisa takes 0h 49m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Colle di Val d'Elsa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 170 miles from Colle di Val d'Elsa. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colle di Val d'Elsa, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Colle di Val d'Elsa takes 60 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 80 miles. Colle di Val d'Elsa’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Colle di Val d'Elsa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 27 miles from Colle di Val d'Elsa. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Japan Airlines and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest flight to Colle di Val d'Elsa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Colle di Val d'Elsa, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Colle di Val d'Elsa to Pisa takes 0h 49m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £24 for a 1h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Colle di Val d'Elsa is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 170 miles from Colle di Val d'Elsa. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colle di Val d'Elsa, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Colle di Val d'Elsa takes 60 miles and will cost you around £13. From Bologna, the ticket costs about £11 for a journey of 80 miles. Colle di Val d'Elsa’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Colle di Val d'Elsa

Airlines serving Colle di Val d'Elsa

Lufthansa
Good (7,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,880 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,883 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,228 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,122 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,317 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (380 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,336 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (875 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,303 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Colle di Val d'Elsa

Most booked hotels in Colle di Val d'Elsa

Borgo San Luigi
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£100+
Palazzo San Lorenzo
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£92+
Relais Della Rovere
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£123+
Hotel Il Piccolo Castello
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£104+
La Vecchia Cartiera
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£56+
Toscana Ambassador
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£64+

Hiring a car in Colle di Val d'Elsa

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Colle di Val d'Elsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Colle di Val d'Elsa is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Colle di Val d'Elsa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Colle di Val d'Elsa is Intermediate (Peugeot 3008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.