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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.

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When to visit Siena

Siena in March
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in March
Estimated hotel price
$218
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 24m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 13m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 183 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around $10. From Rome, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from downtown Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city center.

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 the United States departs from Boston and takes around 10h 35m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 24m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 13m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 183 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of Rent Smart 24 and Europcar, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaCar Bus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around $10. From Rome, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from downtown Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
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Where to stay in Siena

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 $119 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $237 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Albergo Centrale.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

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Hotel Le Fontanelle
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 293 reviews)
$356+
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Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1225 reviews)
$320+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5299 reviews)
$124+
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Palazzo Ravizza
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2312 reviews)
$107+
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Villa Ermellina Siena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3427 reviews)
$165+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2674 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Siena

Renting a car in Siena costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Siena costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.34 per gallon in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $88.12 and $117.50. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Opel Corsa or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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