Florence

Florence tourist guide – hotels – car hire

Situated in the northwest of Italy and surrounded by the vineyards of Chianti is Tuscany’s capital, Florence. The city portrays beauty through architecture, and has an impressive artistic legacy with works of Michelangelo, arguably the country’s most dominant creative figure, on view in many locations throughout the city. If you're thinking of heading there for a weekend break, you'll find modern facilities and a contemporary social scene to rival any European city.

Attractions in Florence

Marvel at pulpits by Donatello, a staircase by Michelangelo and the richly decorated Medici Chapels at Brunelleschi's San Lorenzo Basilica.

Piazza del Duomo, an architectural delight, is a great site to uncover some of Florence's historical beauty. Climb the 463 steps to the top of the Duomo and enjoy marvelous panoramic views of the city.

Visit the Piazza della Signoria which is the hub of Florence's political life, and is surrounded by the town hall – ‘Palazzo Vecchio’ - and the world famous Uffizi Gallery. Also in close by is the world famous Uffizi Gallery and the typically resplendent Palazzo Vecchio, or town hall building.

Explore the Bargello Museum; once a prison, the museum now houses one of the most impressive collections of Renaissance sculpture on earth.

There are several delighted spots in the surrounding area of Florence. All these sites are worthwhile to visit by hire car. The availability of car hire is sufficient and can be booked in the city or at one of the two airports serving Florence. More information on Florence car hire click here.

Hotels in Florence

There’s no shortage of hotels in Florence and accommodation is to be found suiting everybody’s tastes and budgets. Hotels vary from standard to luxurious five star establishments. For the best deals on hotels in Florence it is best to reserve your hotel room in advance on-line. Many of the well known reputed hotels provide on-line booking services.

Hotels in Florence provide excellent services and many of them do have eating facilities. Italian cuisine is one of the most varied and tasteful in the world and most likely you are able to sample it in your Florence hotel There’s always the option to book a room in one of the numerous bed & breakfasts or guesthouses in the city.

Airport and car hire in Florence

The city is served by two airports, Galileo Galilei Airport (Pisa International Airport), which handles international flights, and the smaller Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci), which deals mainly with domestic flights.

There are plentiful taxis waiting outside the Pisa airport. Please bear in mind that rates usually are not fixed and you have to bargain about the price.

The airport in Pisa is Tuscany’s main airport. There are frequent flights and good connections to cities around the world. The airport represents some of the major car hire companies. hiring a car in Florence is the most practical way to explore some lovely Tuscan regions or the historical city of Florence. You can book car hire at the airport as well in Pisa or Florence.

Galileo Galilei Airport (Pisa International Airport) does provide airport parking facilities. Short term and long-term parking are both offered at reasonable rates. If you pre-book Pisa airport parking on-line parking rates will be cheaper.

The smaller Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci) has limited car parking facilities as well. It is recommended to reserve your parking space at the Florence airport on-line.

Rates for Florence airport parking will be less expensive and your car parking space is secured.