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When to visit
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 February
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 10h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 00m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 01m 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 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 80 miles and will cost you around $9. From Rome, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 205 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 10h 05m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Bologna takes 1h 00m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 01m 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 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 80 miles and will cost you around $9. From Rome, the ticket costs about $28 for a journey of 205 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.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,619 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,808 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,433 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,515 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,603 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 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 $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 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, 467 reviews)
$164+
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Hotel Le Fontanelle
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 293 reviews)
$572+
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Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1190 reviews)
$240+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 5155 reviews)
$95+
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Villa Ermellina Siena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3427 reviews)
$160+
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Four Points by Sheraton Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2257 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Siena

Renting a car in Siena costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

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 Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Siena costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

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 Compact (Volkswagen T-Cross or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Fiat Panda or similar) are, on average, 22% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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