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Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG) → Montepulciano transfer

The distance from Perugia Airport (PEG) to Montepulciano is 79 km, which a private transfer covers in about 76–95 minutes. Typical prices are around €130–170 for a standard car and €160–210 for a minivan for up to about seven; you see the exact price before booking.

From
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi Airport (PEG)
To
Montepulciano
Distance
79 km
Typical drive
76–95 min

Montepulciano is a Renaissance hill town in southern Tuscany, surrounded by the vineyards of Vino Nobile and close to the Val d'Orcia.

Lake, then valley, then vineyards

The transfer heads west from the airport around Perugia and follows the RA6 along the shore of Lake Trasimeno into Tuscany. Near the end of the dual carriageway, the car turns south across the flat farmland of the Valdichiana and then climbs into the vineyards towards the town.

The last part is a climbing country road; when the town walls come into view, you are almost there.

A long, steep main street

The Corso climbs from Porta al Prato all the way up to Piazza Grande at the top of the town, and it is steep. The historic centre is a ZTL, so the car stops at your hotel where access is permitted, otherwise at a permitted point near one of the gates. Several car parks lie just outside the walls.

Below the town, on the western side, stands the church of San Biagio, a fine Renaissance building among cypresses. Comfortable shoes matter more here than in most Tuscan towns.

Planning a stay here

Cellars in the town
Many Vino Nobile producers have cellars directly beneath the old palaces of the centre, so wine tasting can start on foot.
Val d'Orcia next door
Pienza, Montalcino and the cypress-lined hills of the Val d'Orcia are within easy reach for day trips.
Thermal springs nearby
Chianciano Terme and Bagno Vignoni are both close, popular for a relaxing afternoon.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the drive from PEG to Montepulciano?

Typically 76–95 minutes for 79 km, via Lake Trasimeno and the Valdichiana.

Can the car drive up the Corso to Piazza Grande?

Not as a rule, since the centre is a ZTL. The driver stops at your hotel if access is permitted, otherwise at the nearest permitted point.

Is there room for wine purchases on the way back?

Mention the number of boxes when you book the return. A minivan, typically €160–210 on this route, has ample space.

Can we go to an agriturismo near Pienza instead?

Yes, the transfer goes to the address you enter. The exact price for that location is shown before booking.

Is Montepulciano closer to Perugia Airport than to Florence or Rome?

Yes, by a wide margin. At 79 km it is far shorter than the drive from either of the larger airports, which is why travellers with a flight into PEG often choose it.

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