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Florence Airport (FLR) is the main airport located a 20 min drive from the city center Italy airports with direct flights from JFK, EWR & more: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) Milan Malpensa (MXP) (this option will require taking the train to florence, please see 'travel' tab for train information) Additional airports: Pisa Airport (PSA) Bologna Airport (BLQ) Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)

Hotel

Grand Hotel BaglioniGrand Hotel Baglioni

7-min walk from Duomo 6-min walk from Central Station (Firenze S.M Novella) Great rooftop panoramic view!

Hotel

B&B HOTEL Firenze Laurus al DuomoB&B HOTEL Firenze Laurus al Duomo

3-min walk from Duomo 8-min walk from Central Station (Firenze S.M Novella)

Hotel

Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze HotelTivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel

5-min walk from Duomo 7-min walk from Central Station (Firenze S.M Novella)

Hotel

Hotel Calimala FlorenceHotel Calimala Florence

5-min walk from Duomo 13-min walk from Central Station (Firenze S.M Novella) Hotel Calimala has a great rooftop restaurant and bar with immaculate views of Florence and Duomo Cathedral (Also open to the public for lunch and dinner)

Hotel

Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1Antica Torre di Via Tornabuoni 1

10-min walk from Duomo 13-min walk from Central Station (Firenze S.M Novella)

Train

TrenitaliaTrenitalia

Trenitalia is a high-speed train operator connecting Florence to all major Italian cities. Trenitalia offers a user-friendly mobile app for train schedules, ticket purchasing, and QR code E-tickets The main station in Florence is Firenze S.M. Novela Central stations from Florence with duration with approximate prices as follows: Pisa Centrale (Pisa) 1h0m 10€ Roma Termini (Rome) 1h35m duration 50€ Milano Centrale (Milan) 1h55m 50€ Como S. Giovanni (Lake Como) 2h45 m 100€ Venezia S. Lucia (Venice) 2h14m approximately 35€ Napoli Centrale (Naples) 3h15m 100€ Please keep in mind train prices vary and increase depending on how close to the travel date you purchase. Prices above were quoted at 6 weeks out from travel date

Train

Italo TrenoItalo Treno

Second high-speed train operator connecting Florence to all major Italian cities & also offers mobile app.

Rental Car

Hertz Fast Track - Firenze AeroportoHertz Fast Track - Firenze Aeroporto

Renting a car in Italy requires an International Driving Permit (IDP) easily obtainable at your local AAA office (same day service) please be aware without this document you will NOT be able to rent or conduce a vehicle in most European countries Book in advance for better rates and choose a smaller car for narrow streets. Please keep in mind automatic vehicles are harder to come by so book in advance for wider availability. Important Restrictions to know: A ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) in Italy is a Limited Traffic Zone, typically in historic city centers, where vehicle access is restricted or limited to specific hours. This Unauthorized entry, often accidental for tourists, leads to significant fines, so it's crucial to watch for signs or use designated parking outside these zones and walk in, as fines can arrive months later * Check times: Restrictions might apply only during specific times (e.g., peak hours) or 24/7 * Hotel Access: If staying inside a ZTL, inform your hotel in advance so they can register your license plate with local police for access within these zones