Travel Note
If you are staying in Florence, renting a car is not recommended. Florence’s historic city center is a ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), which means most cars are not allowed to drive through it. Access is restricted to residents, taxis, buses, and authorized vehicles, and parking is very limited. • Trains: Italy’s train system is amazing! Trenitalia and Italo are the two big ones. • Taxis/Rideshares: Uber isn’t widely used in Tuscany and are usually pricier than taxis. Local taxis are the way to go - download the TAXI MOVE app to call taxis.
Travel Note
Florence offers wonderful hotel and Airbnb options to suit every style and budget. Please note that much of Florence’s historic center is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) that’s inaccessible by car, so as you book, we recommend choosing accommodations outside this zone or somewhere with direct car access. If you’re not sure whether a listing falls within the ZTL, just check with your host or reach out to us and we’re happy to help. Here are some options we’d recommend: Airbnb The Hoxton Le Stanza del Duomo Boutique Hotel Hugo
Travel Note
FLYING IN: • From Florence airport (FLR). Taxis are available to get from the airport to your hotel or airbnb. • From Milan airport: Take the airport shuttle to Milano Centrale, then a high-speed train to Firenze Santa Maria Novella (SMN). The ride takes about 1 hr 55 mins, and trains run frequently. • From Rome airport: Take the Leonardo Express to Roma Termini, then a high-speed train to Florence (90 mins). PASSPORT EXPIRATION: Please double check your passport expiration date to ensure it's valid for 6 months after your trip to Italy to avoid any travel issues during the trip!