Car hire in Florence is especially useful for exploring Chianti, Mugello and the wider Tuscan countryside. If you are staying in the historic centre, collecting the car when you leave for your road trip can reduce the need for parking during walking visits.
How to compare and book on Rent.it
Enter your collection location, dates and times on Rent.it, adding a different return location if needed. Compare the available offers by vehicle category, transmission, luggage capacity and rental terms as well as price. Check the actual branch and its position before confirming: a city search does not let you collect from any office. Rent.it is a broker; the supplier named in your offer provides the vehicle and issues the rental agreement.
Where to collect your car in Florence
Compare Amerigo Vespucci Airport with available options around Santa Maria Novella, an important arrival point for train travellers. City areas such as Novoli and Borgognissanti may also suit your plans, depending on available branches. Check the office address and its position relative to the ZTL: a central office may require a specific route out rather than the shortest route shown by your satnav.
For information about individual collection locations, see: Florence - Airport (FLR).
Check which branches are available for your travel dates; a named city district does not necessarily have a bookable collection office.
Driving licence, payment cards and security deposit
Bring a valid driving licence, identification and a payment card that meets the offer’s requirements, usually in the main driver’s name. If your licence was issued abroad, check whether an International Driving Permit or a translation is required. Debit and prepaid cards are not accepted by every supplier: check both the card type and network in the vehicle details. Paying online does not establish that the same card will be accepted at collection.
Security deposits, insurance excesses, cover, minimum age, surcharges, mileage allowances and additional driver rules vary by supplier, location, vehicle and offer. Read the vehicle details and rental terms before booking, including the funds required on your card. A lower deposit does not necessarily mean a lower excess.
Choosing a vehicle for your trip
A compact car is useful on village streets, while a larger boot helps when moving between accommodation. An automatic transmission may be convenient on hilly routes if available in your chosen category.
Driving and parking in Florence
Much of Florence’s historic centre is covered by a ZTL with electronic entry controls. Before driving to a hotel or garage, ask what authorisation and number plate registration are required. A hire car does not give unrestricted access. Parking outside the ZTL and continuing by public transport is an option for visiting the city.
Places to drive to from Florence
For Chianti, select a few villages and allow for winding hill roads; Mugello offers a different route to the north. Siena and San Gimignano suit a wider itinerary, with parking planned before entering their historic centres. If your trip is limited to Florence itself, consider whether you need the car every day.
Planning your return
Follow the supplier’s return address, which may differ from the collection office. Allow time for refuelling or charging, the vehicle inspection and your onward journey. Check the fuel policy, late return charges and any out of hours arrangements; do not assume a key drop is available. If you want to leave the car at another branch, check availability and any one way fee in the quote.
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