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Florence car hire information
| Pick-up location | Florence |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Compact estate car, Economy, Full-size estate car, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, Passenger van, SUV, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 112 |
| Airport locations | 44 |
| Popular agencies | NOLEGGIARE , Rental Plus, National, LOCAUTO , Ecovia |
Cheap car hire in Florence
| Economy | R609/day |
| Compact | R824/day |
| Intermediate | R1 028/day |
| SUV | R1 023/day |
| Mini | R576/day |
| Passenger van | R5 421/day |
| Supplier choice | R587/day |
| Compact SUV | R811/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R1 018/day |
| Compact estate car | R1 125/day |
| Full-size estate car | R5 224/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Florence
- Florence is great as a homebase for travelers looking to visit Tuscany, especially with a hire car, as there are a plethora of day trip options available. For instance, travelers could drive to the neighboring cities of Cortona, Chianti, or Siena. Chianti is particularly great for travelers looking to drive across the Tuscan countryside to enjoy some of Italy’s most famous wine country.
- Need to pick up a hire car before you start your journey in Italy? If you flight lands at Florence Airport, you will find the majority of the hire car companies just outside, adjacent to the airport’s main terminal. There are a number of hire car counters in the airport’s lobby as well.
- One of the particular traits of Italian cities is the Limited Traffic Zones (ZTLs in Italian). These zones are not open for normal traffic and are, for the most part, only accessible to residents who live and work there. Drivers should keep this in mind when deciding upon hotels and travel itineraries in the city.
- Morning rush hour typically lasts from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Florence, and travelers are highly advised to avoid it if possible. There is also an evening rush hour that goes from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and largely affects drivers leaving the downtown area. Other areas to avoid during rush hour include the streets surrounding the Giardino della Fortezza, as this area in particular is plagued with traffic.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Florence for R508 or less
- Book your car hire in Florence at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Florence are around 323% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Economy car hire in Florence are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Florence
What type of car is recommended for driving in Florence?
Coupes, sedans and compacts are absolutely recommended for would-be renters visiting Florence. Larger vehicles such as SUVs or even vans will not find the smaller streets in Florence comfortable or inviting. Streetside parking with a larger vehicle would be a struggle.
What’s the speed limit in Florence?
Florence’s speed limits are set to the same standards as most cities in Italy, with metropolitan areas featuring speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph) and rural roads around 90 km/h (56 mph). Minor highways tend to have speed limits of 110 km/h (68 mph), whereas larger highways usually post speed limits of 130 km/h (80 mph).
Where are the best places to park in Florence?
Parking can be extremely tough to come by in Florence, and drivers are highly advised to stick to private parking garages and lots. Streetside parking is scarce and competition for the few available spots is fierce. It will likely be much easier to park outside of the city center and then take public transport in.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Florence?
On average a car hire in Florence costs R1 448 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Florence?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at NOLEGGIARE (R576/day), LOCAUTO (R697/day) and Rental Plus (R811/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at NOLEGGIARE Firenze Airport 50127 (6 kilometres from the city centre).
What is the best car hire company in Florence?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Florence is Thrifty (6,8, 50 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Florence?
The average price of fuel in Florence is R154,77 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 857 and R2 476, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Florence?
Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Florence.
Which car hire agencies are at Peretola airport (FLR)?
The only car hire company onsite at Peretola airport is Budget.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Peretola airport (FLR)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Peretola airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Florence?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Florence?
An Economy car hire in Florence costs R782 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Florence?
A Mini car hire in Florence costs R1 148 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Florence?
A Compact car hire in Florence costs R833 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Florence?
In Florence, cars are most frequently hired at DRIVALIA Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci, Via del Termine, 11, Firenze FI (6 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Florence?
On average a car hire in Florence costs R10 135 per week (R1 448 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Florence?
On average a car hire in Florence costs R43 434 per month (R1 448 per day).
Which car hire companies in Florence have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of coronavirus (COVID-19)?
One car hire company which has updated their car hire health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Budget
Florence car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
5,7
Fair
103 reviewsCleanliness
6.8
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.3
Value for money
5.4
5 locations in Florence
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
2,0 Poor
Nov 2019
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
We waited in queue for about an hour/ hour half for the lady behind the desk to tell us that she gave our rental away. Worse experience.3,2 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
Did not except free upgrade coupon. Quote rate was $105 final rate was was $214. Misleading. I’m a gold member with Hertz and was treaded very poorly. Said no upgrade was available and they had about 50-75 cars in the lot.Cons:
Gave me the free upgrade that Hertz gave me as a reward. Charged me the quoted rate. No signage at drop off on where to park the vehicle.3,6 Poor
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff was fairly friendlyCons:
They didn’t have the car we booked. So instead we ended up with a Renault Kadjar, which is by far the worst car I’ve ever drive. Bulky, uncomfortable, and the transmission was atrocious. All because they didn’t have what we actually booked.5,2 Fair
Sep 2019
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
The customer service agent who checked us out was the rudest person I've ever had to deal with.Dollar
7,3
Good
35 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Florence
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2,0 Poor
Jun 2019
Pros:
Nothing, had to cancel due to complications with system.Cons:
Your system is flawed if you have to adjust reservation. It doesn't work and no o e answers the phone to call for fixes.5,6 Fair
Aug 2018
Pros:
The car itself was in good condition.Cons:
The line to check in was ridiculously long, the longest I have ever seen. It took 45 minutes to reach the counter. The line was as long when we returned the car. My father had a separate contract and wanted to pay cash, but couldn’t wait in such a long line. The counter outside to pick up the car was overwhelmed and we had to wait 30 minutes for one of our cars to be ready. There was no area to sit or get out of the sun.3,6 Poor
Jul 2018
Pros:
That we actually found the rental car return lot.Cons:
I would strongly suggest no one return a car to Florence as their location is difficult to find, signage is absent, and it was stressful navigating our way because car rental is not right at airport. Check-in is at a mobile home-like setting.2,0 Poor
May 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
We got to the desk and they couldn’t find our reservations even though we had our reservation number. I called your 800 number and they said there’s nothing they could do. We were at the airport rental car counters for over 4 hrs. We had to make new reservations on line and wait to get the car. The rental car counters in Florence are full of people and it takes hours to get things done.8,4 Very Good
Apr 2018
Pros:
Liked that I can get automatic. Very confusing about fuel surcharge. Said I didn’t want it for 95 euros but it was on my receipt so I didn’t fill it up. At drop off I was told that was just shown but would have not charged so I got stuck paying that and a 36 Euro additional service charge.2,0 Poor
Sep 2017
Pros:
The person at the counter was pleasant. The cars were fine.Cons:
We were informed at the counter that we would be charged identical prices for the two cars that were rented. However this was NOT what happened. The second car ended up costing more than twice what we were told the price would be. We also should have been informed about ZTL restrictionsJoyRent
10,0
Wonderful
1 reviewCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Florence
Alamo
8,5
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
8.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
8.9
2 locations in Florence
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8,8 Very Good
Jun 2018
Pros:
Service good. Car excellent services10,0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Easy to rent online. Had requested car ready at quoted rate. Easy to decline insurance since Chase had that covered as part of their credit card. Easy to return. Got confirmation next day that CC hold had been lifted.Cons:
None to mention. This all went smoothly without issue.6,0 Okay
Jul 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
SICILY BY CAR
7,7
Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in Florence
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
9,2 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Almost new dacia Sandero rented for 10 days for a superdeal, car was good and while the crowd was staying in the AVIS counter there was no line at the SBC desk. Had the car 10 minutes after arrivalCons:
Nothing to dislikeSixt
7,7
Good
18 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in Florence
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
10,0 Wonderful
Jul 2022
3,6 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
The staff was friendly even though inaccurate, the car was fine.Cons:
They force you to buy crazy high insurance, are not accurate in their pricing and or car selection. None of it made any sense to me or others around me. My bills was tripled by the time I left the counter!2,0 Poor
Sep 2019
Pros:
Staff did not want to rent me a car because I did not have an "International Driver's Licence". I have rented cars in over 25 countries in 3 continents without needing that. I went across the street to Europcar and immediately rented a car with my home license.Cons:
Common sense.2,0 Poor
Jul 2019
Cons:
Company processed unauthorized charges from the credit card.10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
Cons:
It took ~25 min for them to bring up the car from the garage. This was the only negative of the whole experience.Avis
7,1
Good
24 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.0
3 locations in Florence
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8,8 Very Good
Jun 2019
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The car quality is excellent, clean and new. My critics would be that before I head to Italy, I called customer service line in USA and asked if we add a driver can the second driver drop the car off, the Avis USA customer service line said yes. But when we got there in Italy they said no6,0 Okay
Jul 2018
Cons:
Pick up was terrilbly slow. Waiting in line and then waiting for the car.6,4 Okay
Jul 2017
Pros:
The customer service in Florence was excellent. She upgraded our car without charge.Cons:
The dropoff location in Rome led us to the middle of a random parking lot on the outskirts of Rome. We put the address in Google Maps and in the GPS in the car. Wasted 3 hours trying to figure out where to take it. Very frustrating.10,0 Wonderful
May 2017
Pros:
good service, people were nice and professionalCons:
didn't have maps of surrounding area7,6 Good
May 2017
Cons:
I was expecting to rent an Audi A3 manual convertible or equivalent, but when I arrived at the pickup, the only car available was a Fiat automatic convertible. I find it a leap to say these cars are equivalent. The trip was to tour though Tuscany mountainside. The little Fiat automatic was not up to the challenge and not what I was expecting.8,0 Very Good
Apr 2017
Pros:
Car was excellent and great price. Staff was helpful and apologized about the waiting times - evidently this wasn't a new issue.Cons:
Waited about 1h45 to pick up the car due to insane queues, and another solid half-hour to return it. I was due for a pick-up at 11 am, ended up leaving at 1 pm.Budget
6,3
Okay
8 reviewsCleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Florence
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10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
5,6 Fair
Oct 2019
Pros:
Nothing was exceptional. Parts is the experience were d fine and other parts were terrible.Cons:
I booked a Mercedes Benz and was given a FIAT!!! They said it was the same category but there is no universe where those two brands are on the same levels. Total scam. My flight got in two hours late so they apparently gave my car away. I looked on the website and the car I was given was a third of the price of the car I had booked. Very bad, very unimpressed.7,6 Good
May 2019
Pros:
Staff friendly but drop off parking lot very hard to find; spent half an hour looking for itCons:
Better drop off parking lot2,0 Poor
Aug 2023
2,0 Poor
May 2022
Goldcar Rental SP
5,2
Fair
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
6.0
One location in Florence
Europcar
4,6
Mediocre
12 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
4.6
3 locations in Florence
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5,6 Fair
Jul 2017
Pros:
The car was decent and clean and worked well for what I needed. I was able to pick up the car an hour early.2,0 Poor
Jan 2017
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I didn't like the fact that they vhare me €75 even though I had a full insurance protection.7,6 Good
Nov 2016
Pros:
Everything went smoothly and was exactly how I had planned it. Car was clean, modern, and the preexisting damage was well documented. I decided to change my drop off date and location mid trip, after a very short phone call to the Florence office where I picked it up Europcar was able to make the changes without incident. Great experienceCons:
Everything was good,2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
NOLEGGIARE
2,0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in Florence
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2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
LOCAUTO
10,0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in Florence
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Via Borgo Ognissanti 112R
+39 055 031 7942
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Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci, Via del Termine, 11, Firenze FI
+39 055 073 6366
Via Palazzuolo, 146 - - Firenze (FI)
+39 06 652111
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Via Borgo Ognissanti, 133/R
+39 320 770 6697
Via Del Palagio Degli Spini Snc
+39 320 770 6697
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Via Maso Finiguerra 31 R
+39 055 285456
Via Palagio Degli Spini Snc
+39 055 310150
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Piazza della stazione 1
+39 393 426 8624
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Borgo Ognissanti
+39 055 309790
Florence airport
+39 029 475 7979
Piazza della Stazione
+39 02 9475 7979
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Florence airport
+39 055 343 8754