Car Hire in Firenze - Mini guide to Firenze
When touring Europe it would be best to pass by Firenze (Florence) for your Italian culture stop.
Walking around this beautiful, small city, you can almost feel the vibrancy of a colorful, historic past from 59 B.C. when it was established by Julius Caesar. Taking a closer look and appreciating what has remained of it after WWII is the highlight of your trip to this Unesco-declared “The Historic Centre of Florence” World Heritage Site. It is regarded as the birthplace of Italian Renaissance.
The art world owes much to Lorenzo Medici, the most renowned member of the Medici family who were the powerful bankers to the papacy during the Middle Ages. This patron of the arts commissioned artists like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli. Firenze is one of the few charming centres in the world that has a significant collection of monuments and artworks of the Masters. The magnificence is awe-inspiring.
This “Athens of the Middle Ages” has its most famous attraction in Michelangelo’s David at the Accademia, Venere of Botticelli, Dome of Bruneleschi, Boboli Gardens, Uffizi Gallery with its Giottos, Boticellis and da Vincis, Pitti Palace, Fra’Angelico frescoes.
Consider these pointers to make your stay enjoyable.1. Firenze has good weather from April to June and September to October.
2. Taxis are expensive and car hire would not be needed as walking would be a better alternative within the city.
3. You should wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes to traverse the cobbled streets.
4. Just like anywhere, pickpockets abound here preying on tourist so take care of your wallet and passport.
5. Trains are more comfortable and efficient than buses when coming and going to Florence from nearby cities like Pisa, Rome, and Milan.
6. There are direct flights from cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, London, Madrid, Vienna, Frankfurt and Geneve.
Car hire deals in: Italy
We rent the following types of cars: Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or equiv.), Mini, Small family (Ford Focus or equiv.), Medium family (Toyota Avensis or equiv.), large family (BMW 5 series), 4x4, SUV, Convertible, Van, Sports car, Luxury cars.
Hire cheap cars from the following suppliers, Ebookers, Opodo, Avis, Expedia, Sixt, Thrifty and budget rental prices from EasyCar, Budget, Holiday Autos, Economy, 121carhire.
