Myself and three friends are traveling to Montepulciao and staying there for three days. As of now we do not plan on renting a car but are beginning to think it might be needed. We arrive and leave by train from Chiusi, tickets already reserved. So question is rent a car in Chiusi to travel the area for a few days or taxi and tour with companys ?
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Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico
1955 posts
You have about 25 km each way between Chiusi and Montelpulciano. You could do that by bus if you want. But with three days, personally, I'd want a car so I could take day trips with the freedom and flexibility to take as little or as much time as I want. Split among four of you, the cost of a rental shouldn't be too bad, probably less than hiring taxis and tour companies.
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Vignola, MO, IT
711 posts
We had a car because we were driving among various towns (Volterra, Montepulciano, Orvieto and surrounding areas). Our place had parking for us which in and of itself was quite interesting. We stayed in each of those 3 towns for several nights.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16238 posts
Definitely rent a car.
Posted by
shingle springs, CA, USA
782 posts
Rent a car,public transportation is sketchy.
Mike
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Wyckoff, NJ, USA
8079 posts
The remaining issue is whether your main interest is wineries with tastings. Drunk driving is even more stringently enforced in Europe than it is in the US (Mindy, you can put your home country (??) in your profile without fear of being hacked ... ) If your touring is more general interest, you certainly need a car for Tuscany. International Driving Permit document needed.
Posted by
Long Beach, California, USA
3398 posts
We explored this area without a car and I now wish we would have rented one. Buses can be infrequent or just not run at a time that works for you. You'll be able to see a lot more if you rent a car.