Is it worth driving in Florence?

If you're touring Italy by car, then you might be planning to drive to Florence. We deliberately chose the phrase drive to Florence because we absolutely recommend against trying to drive in Florence. It's maze of one-way streets, strictly enforced pedestrian-only areas, narrow roads and lack of parking.



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The historical centre is covered by the Florence ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), a restricted zone with entrance only permitted for those with a permit. If you enter without one, you will have to pay a very high fine.

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A few areas where you may be able to find street parking in Florence are, Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia, Torre della Zecca and Porta San Frediano. If you have a hotel in the city of Florence and wish to park your car, our advice is to contact management in advance to get the address of a nearby lot or garage.

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Getting around by bus is the most popular way of getting around Florence if you don't have a car. The tickets are affordable, so you can get from one side of the city to the other on spare change. The ATAF buses run on a regular schedule and are ideal for when you don't feel like walking.

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While it is easier to travel between big cities by train, sometimes renting a car is the best option. For example, if you want to explore smaller towns in Tuscany, or on the Amalfi Coast, or in Sicily, a car can be necessary. If you are traveling with a group, a car can be a more cost effective option as well.

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1. Florence, Italy. It'll take around ten minutes and just half a mile of walking to get a look at Florence's main attractions. The Ponte Vecchio, the city's famous Duomo and the Uffizi Gallery are basically within touching distance of each other.

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For first-time visitors and those who have only a short time in Florence, we suggest staying in the Centro Storico or historic district. This area is the heart of Florence and here you'll find the magnificent cathedral or duomo – Santa Maria del Fiore – the Uffizi Gallery, and the Palazzo Vecchio.

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Florence can be an expensive city even by Western European standards, but living costs can vary dramatically depending on lifestyle and personal interests.

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Three days in Florence isn't a huge amount of time. While the city may be small in size, there are countless fantastic things to do, including several huge museums where you could easily spend an entire day alone.

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Much of Florence's beauty comes from its hilly, stone-paved winding streets. While this gives the city old-world charm, it also makes walking a bit of a challenge, at times.

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Built in the 16th century as an office building for the Medici, and formerly declared a museum open to the public in 1865. Over 4 million visitors enter the Uffizi each year, which makes it the most ticketed attraction in Florence.

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The urban ticket, valid both for buses and tramway, costs € 1,70 and is valid 90 minutes.

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