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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Siena to see all of its attractions.
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 35h 35m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 49m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 27m 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 Europcar and SICILY BY CAR , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 97 km and will cost you around $54. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 129 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 $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $404 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
Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.68 and $56.90. 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 (Class Economy SUV or similar) is, on average, 81% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.