Viareggio travel guide
Viareggio Tourism | Viareggio Guide
You're Going to Love Viareggio
With a population of 49,099, Viareggio 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 Viareggio has to offer.
When to visit Viareggio
How to Get to Viareggio
Plane
Although Viareggio doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gal Galilei Airport, Pisa (PSA), which is located 15 miles from Viareggio. The shortest flight to Viareggio from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 05m.
Train
Trenitalia is the most popular train carrier serving Viareggio, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Viareggio to Florence takes 0h 54m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rome, expect to pay about £19 for a 2h 17m trip. The train station in Viareggio is called Viareggio, and is located 1.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Viareggio is to pick up a car hire from Milan, which is about 121 miles from Viareggio. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and NOLEGGIARE , among others, in Milan.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Viareggio, including FlixBus, Flibco and MarinoBus. From Florence, the bus ride to Viareggio takes 60 miles and will cost you around £26. From Genoa, the ticket costs about £16 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Viareggio
Where to stay in Viareggio
From 5-star hotels such as the Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte to great affordable options like the Hotel Tirrenia, Viareggio offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around £76 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £323 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Viareggio
Most booked hotels in Viareggio
Hiring a car in Viareggio
Expect to pay £1.64 per litre in Viareggio (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.63 and £26.17. The most frequently booked car type in Viareggio is Mini (Volkswagen up! or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Skoda Fabia or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.