Fast & easy: 15-minute taxi from Florence Airport
Once you’ve landed at Florence “Amerigo Vespucci” International Airport, taking a Florence Airport taxi is usually the simplest way to get into the city. Florence itself is only around 9 km away, so the drive is fairly quick, normally around 15–25 minutes depending on traffic and where your hotel is located.
It’s also the most direct option from the airport. While the T2 tram connects Florence Airport to the city, you’ll still need to navigate stations, crowded trams, or a final walk through Florence’s narrow streets once you arrive. After a flight, especially with luggage, a direct taxi ride is usually a lot easier.
Taxis are white with bright orange “TAXI” signs on the roof, and there are usually cars waiting 24/7. During busy weekends and peak summer travel periods though, queues can build up pretty quickly outside arrivals.
Taxi pricing in Florence is a bit of a mix depending on where you’re headed. Rides into central Florence are usually fixed, which makes things easier since you already know roughly what to expect before you get in. But if you’re heading further out into Tuscany, places like Siena, Chianti, or smaller countryside towns, fares are normally calculated on the meter based on distance and journey time.
If you don’t want to wait at the taxi stand after landing, you can also pre-book your Florence Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups. It’s a more reliable airport transportation option if you’d rather have the fare, driver, and pickup already sorted before you travel.
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Florence Airport taxi prices and travel times to popular destinations
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER | 28 € | 32 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT TO TRAIN STATION | 28 € | 32 € | 20 MIN |
| FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT TO MONTECATINI TERME | 90 € | 120 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT TO PISA AIRPORT | 150 € | 180 € | 60 MIN |
| FROM FLORENCE AIRPORT TO SIENA | 180 € | 210 € | 70 MIN |
Meet your driver: Private transfers at Florence Airport
Florence Airport only has one main terminal, which makes arriving a lot less stressful compared to larger airports in Italy. Once you’ve collected your bags, just head out through the arrivals hall and turn right outside the terminal. The official Florence Airport taxi rank is right there, with a line of taxis waiting throughout the day and night.
Official taxis are easy enough to recognize in Florence. They’re white, have orange “TAXI” signs on the roof, and display a taxi number on the vehicle. Also, it’s best to stick to the official airport line rather than accepting rides from anyone approaching you inside the terminal.
If you’ve booked a Florence Airport taxi beforehand, things work a little differently. Instead of joining the queue outside, your Welcome Pickups driver waits inside arrivals, holding a sign with your name. They’ll help with luggage and walk you over to your pre-selected car.
You’ll also get your driver’s details a few days before you fly. And if your flight changes or baggage claim takes forever, you can message them directly through WhatsApp or the app. Drivers track flights in real time too, so delays are adjusted automatically.
Check out our comprehensive Florence Airport guide for more details on what you can find in the airport.
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Florence Airport taxi: Fixed 2026 rates to city center
One thing that’s helpful in Florence is that airport taxis into the city center already use an official fixed fare, so you’re not sitting there watching the meter climb the whole ride into town. Trips further out into Tuscany, places like Siena, Chianti, or Montecatini Terme, usually run on the meter instead, so prices depend on distance and traffic.
At the moment, the taxi cost from Florence Airport to the city center is around €28, rising to roughly €30 on weekends and holidays, and about €32 for late-night rides after 10 PM. There’s also a €3 airport surcharge, plus an extra €1.20 for extra luggage and passengers after the third.
If you’re taking a regular taxi from Florence Airport, you’ll need to join the taxi line outside arrivals. Most of the time it moves pretty quickly, but summer weekends and busy travel periods can mean a bit of a wait once several flights land together.
With a pre-booked taxi transfer from Florence Airport with Welcome, your pickup time, driver, and fare are already sorted before you travel, so after landing, you can pretty much just walk out and go.
It also makes planning easier depending on the kind of trip you’re doing. Families can request child seats ahead of time and choose a car with enough room for luggage and strollers. Groups can book one larger vehicle instead of splitting between separate taxis, which usually makes the whole arrival feel a lot less chaotic.
And for work trips, having everything confirmed beforehand definitely helps. Driver details, receipts, and pickup timing are already organized, so you can head straight into Florence without hanging around outside the airport.
Professional local drivers: Your expert guides in Florence
- -Your driver and car are arranged before you land.
- -English-speaking drivers are guaranteed with Welcome Pickups.
- -Trained drivers know the quickest routes around Florence and Tuscany.
- -Drivers often share restaurant tips, local recommendations, and useful travel advice during the ride.
- -You receive your driver’s name, photo, and contact details before pickup.
- -You can message your driver directly through WhatsApp or the Welcome Pickups app.
- -Unlike regular taxis, your fare is fixed before the ride starts.
- -Flight tracking is included, so pickup timing adjusts automatically if your flight changes.
- -You get up to 60 minutes free waiting time.
- -Child seats can be added during booking.
- -Your driver greets you personally inside arrivals, helps with luggage, and walks you straight to the car.
- -All our Florence Airport taxi drivers are licensed, insured, and professionally vetted.
- -24/7 customer support is available if things don’t go according to plan.
Safe rides for everyone: Pick your Florence Airport taxi
Getting into Florence from the airport is pretty easy either way, but the best option really depends on where you’re staying and how much luggage you’re dragging around with you. The T2 tram line runs regularly between Florence Airport and Santa Maria Novella Station in the city center in about 20 minutes, so it’s a decent option if you’re traveling light and staying nearby.
Once you’re heading beyond central Florence, though, things get a bit more complicated. Places like Siena, Montecatini Terme, Chianti, or smaller Tuscan towns usually involve a mix of trams, trains, and buses, plus a bit of waiting around between connections.
Taking a taxi from Florence Airport to the city or directly to your hotel is easier, especially after a flight. The city center is only around 20–25 minutes away by car, Montecatini Terme takes roughly 30 minutes, and Siena or Pisa Airport are usually about an hour depending on traffic.
And honestly, if you’re staying somewhere in the Tuscan countryside, a taxi or pre-booked transfer makes life easier. A lot of villas, wineries, and countryside hotels aren’t directly connected by public transport, so getting dropped right at the door feels very worth it after traveling all day.
Everything you need to know before your Florence Airport transfer
- Florence Airport taxis are white and easy to spot thanks to the bright orange “TAXI” signs on the roof.
- If you’re traveling to the city center, let your driver know that you are aware of the fixed fare.
- If you’re taking a journey without a fixed fare, ensure your taxi driver turns on the taximeter to the base fare for that time of day, before beginning your journey.
- To avoid any issues during your journey, make sure to only take a licensed and official Florence Airport taxi. Look for the taxi number on the side of the car and an official ID inside the vehicle.
- There can be up to a 10-minute wait for a taxi from Florence Airport during peak travel times. To avoid this, you can pre-book your transfers with a private company.
- You can’t usually pay for your Florence Airport taxi by credit card. Try to bring change in the local currency to pay for your ride.
- There are multi-currency ATMs and exchange houses inside the airport if you need to get cash in Euros to pay for your taxi.
- Tipping for your taxi in Florence is not customary. If your driver helped with excessive luggage, you may wish to add one or two Euros as a tip.
- Taking a Florence Airport taxi is safe. However, the levels of service from a local taxi can vary greatly. To enjoy a 5-star service every time, we suggest pre-booking your taxi from Florence Airport with a private company.
- Not all Florence Airport taxi drivers speak English, for your comfort, we recommend pre-booking your taxi, so you can be guaranteed an English-speaking driver.
- To avoid being overcharged, you can track your route on a GPS app such as Google Maps.
- Pre-booking your Florence Airport taxi with a private company, such as Welcome Pickups, will provide you with guaranteed on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing and 24-hour customer support.