Where do you park when driving into Florence?

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.



Parking in Florence (Firenze) is notoriously difficult due to the ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato), which prohibits unauthorized vehicles from entering the historic center. If you are driving in for a day trip, the most convenient and largest parking hub is the Parcheggio Villa Costanza, located directly off the A1 highway; you can park there and take the T1 tram directly into the city center in about 20 minutes. Another excellent option is the Parcheggio Stazione Santa Maria Novella, which is located underneath the main train station; while more expensive, it puts you within walking distance of the Duomo. For those coming from the south, the Parcheggio Sant'Ambrogio or the street parking near Piazzale Michelangelo (which offers a stunning free view of the city) are popular. It is vital to avoid crossing the ZTL boundaries marked by cameras, as the automated fines are steep and can be issued multiple times if you circle the block.

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