Picking up your rental car at Florence Airport
About Florence Airport (FLR)
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (IATA: FLR) is located approximately 5 km northwest of the city centre, just outside the suburb of Peretola. It is a compact, single-terminal airport handling domestic and European routes. Car rental desks are in the arrivals area, with vehicle collection in the rental car zone directly outside the terminal. A tram line connects the airport to the city centre, but for exploring the wider Tuscan region a rental car remains the most practical option.
Getting on the road from Florence Airport
The airport sits just off the A11 motorway, which heads west toward Pisa (about 80 km, under an hour) and connects to the A1 heading south toward Siena and Rome. The Chianti route (Via Chiantigiana) begins south of the city and winds through Greve in Chianti and Castellina toward Siena, around 75 km in total. Pisa is approximately 80 km west on the A11. Siena is around 75 km south via the Firenze-Siena superstrada, taking about an hour. Rome is approximately 280 km south on the A1, around 2.5 hours.
Why pick up at the airport rather than in the city
Florence city centre operates a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) covering most of the historic centre. Driving into or within the ZTL without a permit results in automatic camera fines that arrive weeks after your trip. Picking up your car at the airport and driving directly to destinations outside the ZTL, or to the wider Tuscan region, avoids this entirely. For more about driving in the area, see car rental in Florence and car rental in Italy.
Car rental price at Florence Airport
The table below shows the lowest all-inclusive weekly rate for renting a car at Florence Airport, with full insurance and zero excess included. What you actually pay depends on the supplier, availability and how far ahead you book. Check the current price in the search above.
| Car type | Estimated weekly price (June 2026) |
|---|---|
| Small car (economy) | €230 – €400 |
| Mid-size car | €330 – €510 |
| Large car / SUV | €460 – €720 |
These prices typically include full insurance and zero excess when booking an all-inclusive rental. Prices can vary significantly between providers. If you want to avoid hidden costs, it’s worth taking a moment to compare car rental companies and rental conditions before booking. At MarSoleil, you can also find options without a credit card and no deposit.
