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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 August
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in August
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 18m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 26m 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 Record Go and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around $9. From Pisa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 153 km. 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 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 18m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 26m 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 Record Go and Rent Smart 24, among others, in Rome.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 129 km and will cost you around $9. From Pisa, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 153 km. 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.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Siena

From 5-star hotels such as the Hotel Certosa Di Maggiano to great affordable options like the Hotel Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $133 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 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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Relais Le Macine di Stigliano
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 473 reviews)
$230+
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Hotel Le Fontanelle
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 293 reviews)
$345+
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Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1239 reviews)
$381+
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Borgo Scopeto Wine & Country Relais
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 842 reviews)
$365+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5433 reviews)
$198+
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Hotel Italia
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 5432 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Siena

Renting a car in Siena costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.95 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 $95.39 and $127.19. 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 (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Siena costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.95 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 $95.39 and $127.19. 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 (Class Compact Crossover or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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