Car rental at Florence : Discover all our stations

Renaissance city par excellence, Florence seduces visitors with its impressive architecture, elegant restaurants, art masterpieces, and Tuscan charm. Among the famous tourist spots and attractions are the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore (known as the Duomo), the Ponte Vecchio, and the Uffizi Gallery.

Located in the central part of Italy, south of Bologna and Milan, Florence and its surroundings are easier to explore in the comfort of a rental car. 

Florence has three convenient Europcar rental offices and a fourth just outside the city. If you arrive by plane at the airport, you can pick up your rental car as soon as you land. 

If you're traveling as a couple or with a few people, a city car will be the ideal choice: Smart Forfour or Fiat Panda are excellent choices. Visiting Italy with family? Larger models like the Peugeot 3008 offer more space for a comfortable journey.

Make the most of your stay in Florence by picking up the car from one office and returning it to another if you wish to visit other areas of Italy.

Van rental is also available, and it is possible to book car and van rentals with Europcar for both long and short periods.

To rent a car in Italy with Europcar, a valid EU driving license is required. International driving licenses are accepted but not required.

The speed limit is 130 km/h on highways, 110 km/h on main roads, and 90 km/h on secondary roads. In urban areas, the speed limit ranges from 50 to 70 km/h, as indicated by signage. Speed limits are often reduced in densely populated areas, such as near schools.

In case of rain, speed limits drop to 90 km/h on roads outside inhabited areas and 110 km/h on highways.

In inhabited areas, parking is allowed on the right side of two-way streets. On one-way streets, parking is allowed on both sides of the street, but only if at least 3 meters of free space remains for passage.

Blue signs and road markings indicate paid parking areas. White road markings indicate free parking; pay attention to signs that may indicate a time limit for parking. Parking spaces marked in yellow are reserved for special vehicles, police, disabled, etc. On Sundays and public holidays, parking is often free.

The historic center of Florence is a ZTL () active from Monday to Saturday evening. Only residents or those with a permit can enter this area. This zone is monitored by cameras, and entering without authorization results in a fine.

For the most part, the main roads in Italy are toll highways. Tolls can be paid in cash or by credit/debit card.

Be careful when planning your trip and remember that not all service stations in Italy are open on Sundays, and those that are open on Sundays are often closed on Mondays.

While there are plenty of attractions to see in Florence, renting a car gives you the freedom to explore other places.

Among the most popular destinations that can be reached in about an hour are Pisa and its leaning tower, Siena with its magnificent square and cathedral, and the famous Chianti wine region.

Further away, the beautiful seaside town of Rimini (225 kilometers away), Parma, home of the namesake Prosciutto (189 kilometers away), and Rome (280 kilometers away).

An hour's drive from the center of Florence, Lucca is a must-visit city in the heart of Tuscany. Famous for its perfectly preserved Renaissance walls, Lucca offers many museums, churches, and palaces not to be missed. It is also a cultural center, with annual festivals dedicated to film and photography, as well as the Summer Festival, which has hosted international musicians like Eric Clapton.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site and among the most romantic cities in Italy, Florence will enchant you with its first-rate art galleries, such as the Uffizi, its boutiques, elegant restaurants in beautiful squares, and numerous picturesque green spaces. Additionally, thanks to its location, it is a short drive from the spectacular Tuscan countryside.