Siena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Siena
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. Siena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Siena
How to Get to Siena
Plane
Although Siena doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR), which is located 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 27h 15m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 0h 37m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Pisa, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 51m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Rome, which is about 183 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Europcar, among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 121 km and will cost you around $20. From Rome, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Siena
Where to stay in Siena
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and I Tetti Di Siena.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siena
Most booked hotels in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena costs $103 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.
Expect to pay $3.13 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 $37.47 and $49.96. Economy (Citroen C3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Siena, while also 78% cheaper than other types, on average.