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. Siena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Siena
If you’re looking for affordable options, La speranza (snc Località la speranza) and Ristorante Pizzeria Il Grifo (18 Via Mazzini) are great picks.
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 56 km from Siena. The shortest flight to Siena from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 12h 25m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Siena to Rome takes 1h 26m and costs around C$ 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Milan, expect to pay about C$ 28 for a 1h 45m trip. The train station in Siena is called Siena, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Siena is to pick up a car rental from Rome, which is about 183 km from Siena. You’ll find branches of Italy Car Rent and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Rome.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Siena, including FlixBus, Itabus and MarinoBus. From Pisa, the bus ride to Siena takes 97 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From Bologna, the ticket costs about C$ 18 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from downtown Siena. Siena Lo Stellino is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km 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 C$ 145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 291 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Alma Domus and Porta Pispini Residence.
Where to stay in popular areas of Siena
Most booked hotels in Siena
Renting a car in Siena
Renting a car in Siena costs C$ 73 per day, on average, or C$ 146 if you want to rent it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Florence Peretola.
Expect to pay C$ 2.67 per litre in Siena (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 32.03 and C$ 42.70. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Siena, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.