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Getting around Siena

Public transport: 

The city centre is pedestrianised and the limited Pollicino bus service is operated by TRAIN (tel: 05772 04225/8; www.trainspa.it). Services cover different areas, from outside the city walls then a few central streets, and run at around 30 minute intervals. You can find timetables on the website or in tourist information offices. The main bus station for routes outside the city is on Piazza Gramsci. Information offices for various bus companies are in the pedestrian underpass La Lizza below. Tickets are available from tobacconists or the La Lizza information centre. You can also buy a day pass for city bus travel within the central zone (Tariffa A Urbana) from the tourist information office.

Taxis: 

Siena's main taxi rank is on Piazza Matteotti, and there is another one outside the train station. Taxis can be booked by telephone from Radio Taxi (tel: 0577 49222) or Taxi Merci (tel: 05772 89044).

Driving: 

Essentially the whole of the historic heart of Siena is pedestrianised and the only car parks are outside the city walls. A few hotels have private parking areas. The Pollicino bus service links some car parks to the city centre.

Car hire: 

Car hire companies with outlets in Siena include Avis, Via Simone Martini 36 (tel: 05772 70305; www.avisautonoleggio.it), Hertz, Viale Sardegna 37 (tel: 0577 45085; www.hertz.it), and Maggiore, Viale Diaze (tel: 0577 46354, www.maggiore.it). In order to hire a car, drivers must be at least 23 years old, depending on company policy. All drivers without an EU licence must carry an International Driving Permit.

Bicycle hire: 

Bicycles are banned from the city centre, but can be hired for day trips, as well as guided tours, in the surrounding countryside.

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