Overview
Arezzo is a mid-size town in Italy.
Its population is roughly 101,000.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG), about 66 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 100,734 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 296 m |
| Nearest airport | Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG), 66 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Arezzo is
Arezzo sits in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Perugia lies about 57 km to the south-east, Florence lies about 62 km to the north-west and Rosignano Marittimo lies about 114 km to the west.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) is the closest airport, about 66 km from Arezzo.
Alternative gateways include Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR, 67 km); Forlì-Luigi Ridolfi International Airport (FRL, 83 km).
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Arezzo is worth your time: a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through PEG.
Day trips & nearby
Arezzo works well as a base. Within about 116 km you can reach Perugia (57 km to the south-east); Florence (62 km to the north-west); Rosignano Marittimo (114 km to the west); Bastia umbra (70 km to the south-east); Rosignano Solvay-Castiglioncello (117 km to the west).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Arezzo
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Getting around Arezzo
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Arezzo?
- Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) is the closest airport, about 66 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Arezzo?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Arezzo?
- Perugia is one of the closest places, about 57 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Arezzo in?
- Arezzo is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.