Florence – your travel planner

Flights, hotels, experiences, tickets and rental cars for the cradle of the Renaissance – all in one place.

Flights to Florence

Florence’s small airport (FLR) is only about 5 km from the centre – tram T2 takes you to Santa Maria Novella station in around 20 minutes. Alternatively, Pisa (PSA) is about an hour away by train.

London → FlorenceManchester → FlorenceDublin → Florence

Where to stay in Florence

The best neighbourhoods for your stay – one click to the accommodation.

Around the DuomoRight in the middle – the Duomo, Uffizi and Ponte Vecchio are all within walking distance.View accommodation →Santa CroceLively, with trattorias, bars and the Sant’Ambrogio market.View accommodation →OltrarnoArtisans, wine bars and Palazzo Pitti – Florence as the locals know it.View accommodation →Santa Maria NovellaHandy for the station and ideal for day trips into Tuscany.View accommodation →

Top experiences in Florence

The most popular tours and tickets – carefully selected.

Florence: Uffizi Gallery ALL Collections Ticket & Audio AppSee offer →
Florence: Timed Entry to Michelangelo’s David + Audio AppSee offer →
Florence: Brunelleschi’s Dome Climb Entry Ticket & DuomoSee offer →
Florence: Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with LunchSee offer →
Florence: Chianti Wineries Tour with Wine TastingSee offer →
Florence: Pasta Cooking Class with Unlimited WineSee offer →

Tickets for museums & sights

Tiqets · Firenze

Uffizi, the Accademia Gallery with David, the Duomo dome, Palazzo Pitti and more – timed tickets via our partner Tiqets.

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Car rental from Florence

The historic centre is a ZTL (limited traffic zone) – driving in without a permit means hefty fines. A rental car pays off for Tuscany: Chianti, Siena, San Gimignano and the Val d’Orcia.

Travel essentials

Small extras that save time, stress and money on the ground.

Airport transferFixed price, and your driver waits with a name sign – even if your flight is delayed.Book a transfer →eSIM for your phoneMobile data from the moment you land, without roaming charges. Activate it in the app.View eSIMs →Luggage storageDrop your bags safely after check-out and enjoy your last day hands-free.Find storage →

Florence tips

Best time to visitApril to June and September to October – summer is hot and crowded.
Book tickets aheadReserve time slots for the Uffizi, David and the dome – the queues are long.
SunsetPiazzale Michelangelo offers the best view over the city.
Don’t drive into the centreThe ZTL is camera-controlled – park outside.
Eat like a localBistecca alla fiorentina, lampredotto from a street stall and a glass of Chianti.
Tuscany on the doorstepPisa, Siena and Lucca are easy day trips.
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