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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.

When to visit Siena

Siena in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in January
Estimated hotel price
$76
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 35 miles from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United States departs from New York and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 22m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 114 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rhodium, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from downtown Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city center.

Plane

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 States departs from New York and takes around 9h 45m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 22m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 114 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Rhodium, 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 95 miles and will cost you around $9. From Bologna, the ticket costs about $7 for a journey of 105 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from downtown Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (3,985 reviews)
KLM
Good (759 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,772 reviews)
SWISS
Good (862 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,135 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (882 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,373 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (446 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,604 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (942 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (732 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (774 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,053 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (313 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 $136 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 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

Hotel Le Fontanelle
Excellent (9.5, 211 reviews)
$451+
Hotel Athena
Excellent (8.6, 2943 reviews)
$68+
Hotel Executive
Excellent (8.4, 3042 reviews)
$69+
Four Points by Sheraton Siena
Excellent (8.3, 1922 reviews)
$108+
Precise House Montaperti Siena
Excellent (8.2, 1805 reviews)
$79+
Piccolo Hotel Etruria
Excellent (8.5, 15 reviews)
$62+

Renting a car in Siena

Renting a car in Siena costs $52 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Puma or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Siena costs $52 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 30% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay $7.65 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 $91.76 and $122.34. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Economy (Fiat Panda or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Puma or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.