Round-the-clock car rental in Florence

It is common to move around the city on foot or by car. You can use the services of an inexpensive car rental in Florence directly at the train station Santa Maria Novella or book a rental car in Florence without a deposit through an online service.

There are similar firms in the building of the airport Amerigo Vespucci, but their services are more expensive. The choice of cars is large - from minivans to luxury models. The cheapest rental car in Florence is a small car rental (from 35 EUR per day).

To rent a car in Florence, you must be at least 18 years old (some companies require 21–22). Drivers under 24 usually pay an additional fee, and an international driving license is required.

You can also rent a bicycle or a scooter. Bicycle rental costs 5 EUR for 2 hours or 15 EUR for a full day. Scooter rental (125 cc) typically starts from 35 EUR per day, while more powerful models (like the Vespa GTS 300) cost from 60–75 EUR per day. Rental points are located, among other places, near the Santa Maria Novella railway station.

Useful information:

• Florence has a Zone of Limited Traffic (ZTL) in many places. These zones are prohibited daily from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm;
• Parking spaces are color-coded: yellow lines prohibit parking, white lines indicate free parking areas, and a blue line means you have to pay for parking. Payment for parking is carried out at parking meters, which often only accept coins, so stock up on change;
• seat belts are mandatory for the driver and all passengers, and children under 12 must be in special child seats (they can be ordered when renting a car);
• Respect the speed limit - there are a lot of radars in Florence;
• Don't leave valuables in the car.