Florence car hires from £10/day

Coupes, sedans and compacts are absolutely recommended for would-be renters visiting Florence. Larger vehicles such as SUVs or even vans will not find the smaller streets in Florence comfortable or inviting. Streetside parking with a larger vehicle would be a struggle.

Florence’s speed limits are set to the same standards as most cities in Italy, with metropolitan areas featuring speed limits of 50 km/h (31 mph) and rural roads around 90 km/h (56 mph). Minor highways tend to have speed limits of 110 km/h (68 mph), whereas larger highways usually post speed limits of 130 km/h (80 mph).

Parking can be extremely tough to come by in Florence, and drivers are highly advised to stick to private parking garages and lots. Streetside parking is scarce and competition for the few available spots is fierce. It will likely be much easier to park outside of the city center and then take public transport in.

On average a car hire in Florence costs £41 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Ace (£10/day), Rent Smart 24 (£15/day) and keddy by Europcar (£18/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Ace Viale Alessandro Guidoni 183 50127 (3 miles from the city centre).

The average price of fuel in Florence is £6.09 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £73 and £97, depending on the car size.

Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Florence.

Car hire companies onsite at Peretola airport include Rental Plus, NOLEGGIARE, SICILY BY CAR, DRIVALIA, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, Rent Smart 24, OptimoRent, Hertz and Budget.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Peretola airport to off-airport locations include SICILY BY CAR, Europcar, keddy by Europcar, OptimoRent, Hertz, Budget, Ace, Sixt, Ecovia and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Mini car hire in Florence costs £42 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Florence costs £60 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Florence costs £46 per day, on average.

In Florence, cars are most frequently hired at Rent Smart 24 Firenze airport (4 miles from city centre).

On average a car hire in Florence costs £286 per week (£41 per day).

On average a car hire in Florence costs £1,227 per month (£41 per day).

Most car hire providers in Florence offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Florence, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.

Choosing the right car for your budget and the size of your party is essential. Also check to see if your location offers early pick-up service or a 24-hr returns policy to avoid late fees if you’re unavoidably detained by road accidents or detours. We recommend booking your car hire a few months in advance of summer holiday travel and enquire about any penalties or fees if you need to extend, change or cancel a booking.

The drive from Florence to Milan via A1/E45 travels through the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy where the food and automotive industries are king. As it winds north, the route skirts the medieval cities of Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilio and Parma, where several UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located, so anticipate a few detours along the way.