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Siena car rental, etc

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We will be in Siena for three nights in September, taking the train from Florence. We want to enjoy Siena our first day. Is there a rental car agency close by, ideally at the train station so we can drop the car there on our way out of town?** I cannot seem to confirm this.

Additionally, I saw in another post that we must make reservations to visit wineries and I'd love a recommendation for a relaxing agriturismo/winery dinner. Can we do this online?

Lastly, can anyone recommend a restaurant that locals love in Siena for our first night for dinner?

Thank you!

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Sorry to be unclear. We are arriving in Siena by train from Florence.

We know we want to rent a car for our final two days in Siena to see the countryside.

I only thought about renting a car near the train station since we can drop it off there the day we are leaving by train to our next stop. Perhaps it does not matter because I know the town is only about a mile from Siena.

Appreciate any responses! This Forum has been very helpful.

Carolyn

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The rental agencies are all near the train station
You can google “Hertz Siena” and see the exact location

Hertz is there and I think just one other

If you use AutoEurope.com you might see the Siena options if they contract with all of them

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Your location will help decide your restaurant as Siena has many. If you visit the Campo on your first night, I suggest Osteria Al Palchetto da Vittorio on Via del Porrione. The menu is on a chalk board and if you do not have reservations, Vittorio will decide if you will be seated with a nod of his head and point to a table. Another one is Osteria del Gatto on via San Marco.

I am going to have to disagree with Christine, sorry. I do not think any car rental agency is within an easy walking distance to the train station, especially with luggage. Her suggestion to use AutoEurope.com is spot-on.

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Thanks all, for everyone's advice! I am still trying to decide whether renting a car and driving in Tuscany is a hassle or the right thing to do especially with wine tasting. The winery tours seem to be a bit ridiculous price-wise but I appreciate anyone's insight on this.

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