Transportation

Florence Airport is only three miles north-west of the city and is a short taxi ride to the city centre. The majority of international flights arrive at Galileo Galilei, an hours drive away in Pisa. Pisa terminal is served by both European and domestic flights and has regular connections with London, Paris and Munich. There is an hourly direct train service into Florence from the Pisa airport. The train is by far the best method of transport, but should you find the trains out of service, there is always a taxi or you can take the bus into Pisa city centre for connections to Florence.

Traffic in the city center is very restricted and you will have difficulty entering the city during business hours. The only internal public transport system in Florence is its bus network which is run by ATAF. Taxis and bus fares tend to be expensive.

Avis, Europcar and Hertz are some of the rental agenices in Florence. There are two or three large car parks just outside the historical centre where you can leave the car as most of the tourist areas of the city are off limits to tourist traffic. Florence is relatively compact and therefore easy to get around on foot and is the best way to see the city. Moped and bicycle rental is another option for those brave enough to encounter the fast moving, crowded traffic. Via Guelfa, rents scooters, larger mopeds and bicycles.

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