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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$219
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in December
Estimated hotel price
$219
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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 45m 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 Avis and Rent Smart 24, 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 $21. From Pisa, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 100 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 Boston and takes around 9h 30m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about $27 for a 1h 45m 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 Avis and Rent Smart 24, 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 $21. From Pisa, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 100 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 (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,797 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,258 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,898 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,137 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,431 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,716 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,811 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (391 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,167 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,212 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 $115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 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)
$371+
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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5300 reviews)
$127+
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Palazzo Ravizza
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2312 reviews)
$108+
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Villa Ermellina Siena, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 3428 reviews)
$166+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2674 reviews)
$65+
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IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2850 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Siena

Renting a car in Siena costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siena, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Siena costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Siena.

Expect to pay $7.80 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 $93.58 and $124.77. Economy (Fiat Panda or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siena, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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