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 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Siena has to offer.
When to visit Siena
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 Mumbai and takes around 15h 10m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 22m and costs around ₹ 1,834 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Genoa, expect to pay about ₹ 1,751 for a 3h 03m 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, Itabus and BlaBlaBus. From Bologna, the bus ride to Siena takes 75 miles and will cost you around ₹ 667. From Genoa, the ticket costs about ₹ 750 for a journey of 175 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.
Airlines serving Siena
Where to stay in Siena
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 ₹ 10,349 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 20,916 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and I Tetti Di Siena.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siena
Most booked hotels in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena
Hiring a car in Siena costs ₹ 9,047 per day, on average, or ₹ 63,328 if you want to hire it for 7 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 37% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.
Expect to pay ₹ 172 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 ₹ 2,061 and ₹ 2,748. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Compact (Fiat Tipo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Toyota Aygo or similar) is, on average, 55% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.