Car Hire at Florence Airport

Airport travel guide

A citadel of art, literature, and architecture, Florence is one of the loveliest cities in Italy. The birthplace of the Renaissance and the literary Italian language, it boasts a wealth of historic landmarks to enjoy, as well as lots of quality restaurants, green spaces, and things to do. Here are three of the city’s most famous attractions:

• Uffizi. One of the most famous galleries in the world, Uffizi houses the quintessence of Italian Renaissance art. The works of renowned artists like Raphael, da Vinci, Boticelli, Velasquez, and many others are on display here. The gallery also has smaller collections of more recent paintings. Even if you’re not an art lover, Uffizi truly is one of the must-visit places in Florence.
• Florence Cathedral. One of the most photographed buildings in the country, the Florence Cathedral (officially called the Saint Mary the Flower Cathedral) dominates the city’s skyline. Built for 140 years and consecrated in the mid-15th century, the cathedral incorporates Gothic, Renaissance, and Gothic Revival architectural styles. With intricate frescoes, statues, and religious paintings, the church is as impressive from the inside as it is from the outside.
• Boboli Gardens. A historic and beautiful park, Boboli Gardens were originally created by the legendary Medici dynasty. Its 4.5 hectares (or 11 acres) are made up not only of greenery, but also hills, grottoes, nymphaeums, and garden temples. A great place for a long and relaxing day outside, the park is also home to the Pitti Palace and an amphitheatre.

Top international routes

• Paris
• Frankfurt
• Amsterdam
• Munich
• Zurich
• Barcelona

Main airlines

Vueling, British Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, Alitalia, Air France, and Lufthansa Regional

Terminals

There is a single passenger terminal serving both local and international flights.

Location

The airport is about 8 km (5 miles) from the city center. Viale Alessandro Guidoni, Via Enrico Forlanini, Viale Francesco Redi, and Autoway SS67 are the main roads connecting Florence Airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

• People Carriers - starting at 74 USD per day
• Small cars - starting at 29 USD per day
• Medium cars - starting at 38 USD per day
• Large cars - starting at 47 USD per day
• SUVs - starting at 52 USD per day
• Station wagons - starting at 72 USD per day
• Premium cars - starting at 85 USD per day
• Convertibles - starting at 211 USD per day

Car hire desks

Most are located in a building called Palagio degli Spini, which is next to the airport. It can be reached by a free shuttle bus that runs every 20 minutes.

Services and facilities

You’ll find a restaurant, a lounge bar, numerous stores and duty-free shops, a tourism center, and a lost and found office. There’s an ATM in the arrivals hall. Unfortunately, there is no luggage storage service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

Tamoil petrol station is located at Viale Alessandro Guidoni, 50127 and takes about one minute to reach by car. The petrol station is open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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