Getting There
Pisa Airport → Meati, near Lucca (LU)
About 30–40 min by car via the A11/SGC. No trains needed for this trip — the rental car takes you everywhere, including into Lucca and out to Pisa and Florence for day trips.
Open directions in Google Maps ↗- PSAArrival airport
- 30–40 minDrive time
- A11 / SGCMain route
- ZTLWatch for in Lucca
The route, step by step
Collect the rental car at the airport
Pisa Airport (PSA) is small — rental desks are in the arrivals hall, a short walk from baggage claim, with the pickup lots just outside. Budget 20–30 minutes for the paperwork before you're on the road.
Join the SGC (Strada di Grande Comunicazione) toward Lucca
Follow signs for "Lucca" out of the airport approach roads onto the SGC FI-PI-LI / Pisa–Lucca expressway. It's a free, motorway-standard road — no toll booth on this stretch.
Continue onto the A11 if needed
Depending on the exact route your GPS picks, you may briefly join the A11 (Firenze–Mare) before peeling off at the Lucca exits. This section can have a toll — keep a card or a few coins handy for the booth.
Exit toward Lucca and head for the property
Come off at the Lucca exit and follow local roads toward Meati, near Lucca (LU). The last stretch is often narrower country road — take it slow, especially arriving after dark.
Car rental pickup is at the airport
All the major rental desks (and most of the smaller ones) operate directly out of Pisa Airport's arrivals area, so there's no separate shuttle or off-site depot to find. Have your licence, the lead driver's credit card, and your booking confirmation ready.
Lucca's historic centre is a camera-enforced ZTL
The old town inside Lucca's walls is a Zona a Traffico Limitato — a limited traffic zone monitored by cameras. Driving in without authorisation can mean a fine landing weeks later. If the property is inside or near the walls, check with the host before driving in — some properties can arrange temporary ZTL access for guests, but don't assume it's automatic. When in doubt, park just outside the walls and walk in.