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.
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 35h 45m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Siena, followed by Italotreno. The train journey from Siena to Pisa takes 1h 10m and costs around RM 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about RM 48 for a 3h 10m 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 hire from Milan, which is about 293 km 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 Rome, the bus ride to Siena takes 314 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Venice, the ticket costs about RM 74 for a journey of 314 km. The most popular bus station is Siena Piazza Antonio Gramsci, located 0.6 km from the city centre of 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 RM 474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,027 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
Expect to pay RM 8.75 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 RM 104.94 and RM 139.92. The most frequently booked car type in Siena is Economy (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Suzuki Jimny or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.