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.
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 10h 40m.
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
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 NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Rome.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Rome, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 195 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.
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Continental Siena - Starhotels Collezione to great affordable options like the Palazzo di Valli, Siena offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Albergo Centrale.
Renting a car in Siena costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.
Expect to pay $7.76 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 $93.12 and $124.16. Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siena, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.