Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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When to visit Siena

Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Siena in February
Estimated hotel price
₹ 15240
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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 25h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around ₹ 2,159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about ₹ 1,314 for a 2h 51m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,596. From Rome, the ticket costs about ₹ 939 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

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 India departs from New Delhi and takes around 25h 40m.

Train

Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Train. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 19m and costs around ₹ 2,159 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Venice, expect to pay about ₹ 1,314 for a 2h 51m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.0 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 182 miles from Siena. You’ll find branches of NOLEGGIARE and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Milan.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and Itabus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 80 miles and will cost you around ₹ 1,596. From Rome, the ticket costs about ₹ 939 for a journey of 195 miles. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.4 miles from the city centre of Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 2.0 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Siena

BLQBologna Guglielmo Marconi
FLRFlorence Peretola
PSAPisa Gal Galilei

Airlines serving Siena

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,880 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,367 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,529 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,873 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,180 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
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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 ₹ 11,235 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 22,619 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and B&B I Tetti di Siena.

Where to stay in popular areas of Siena

Most booked hotels in Siena

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Hotel Athena
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,612+
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Hotel Italia
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 8,635+
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Palazzo Ravizza
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,638+
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Hotel Executive
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,884+
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NH Siena
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 12,013+
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IL Chiostro Del Carmine
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 7,321+
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Hiring a car in Siena

Hiring a car in Siena costs ₹ 10,098 per day, on average, or ₹ 40,393 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay ₹ 185 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,219 and ₹ 2,958. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Siena costs ₹ 10,098 per day, on average, or ₹ 40,393 if you want to hire it for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.

Expect to pay ₹ 185 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 2,219 and ₹ 2,958. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Mini (Class Mini Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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