Florence Airport taxi service
After a long day of travelling, there’s nothing better than hopping into a private car and heading straight to your hotel, so you can begin to explore all Florence has to offer. To reach your hotel as quickly and seamlessly as possible, taking a Florence Airport taxi is your best transfer option.
Taxis are available from the Florence Airport taxi stand 24 hours a day and will whisk you off to the city centre of Florence in just 25 minutes. Taking a taxi from Florence Airport is the only direct transfer option, from the curb of the airport terminal to the very door of your accommodation.
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What does a Florence Airport taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM FLR TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTRE | 26 € | 29 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM FLR TO CITY CENTRE | 26 € | 29 € | 25 MIN |
| FROM FLR TO PISA AIRPORT | 150 € | 180 € | 60 MIN |
| FROM FLR TO MONTECATINI TERME | 90 € | 100 € | 30 MIN |
| FROM FLR TO SIENA | 170 € | 210 € | 60 MIN |
Florence Airport taxi cost
There are some routes with a fixed Florence Airport taxi cost, while others will be calculated using a taximeter. For example, the journey from the airport into the city centre of Florence is 8.7 km and will be a fixed €26 during the day and €29 at night (24:00 to 05:00). However, surcharges for the number of passengers and luggage items may be added to this fare. If your driver uses a taximeter to calculate your Florence Airport taxi cost, you will be charged a base fare of €3.30 during the day, €6.60 at night, and a price per km of €0.10.
An example of how the taximeter works – is that a journey from Florence Airport to Siena takes 60 minutes and is 86 km in distance, this will cost approximately €170 during the day and €210 if you’re travelling at night.
To enjoy the peace of mind that only a fixed all-inclusive fare, with no hidden costs can bring, we suggest pre-booking your taxi from Florence Airport with Welcome Pickups.
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Where is the Florence Airport taxi stand?
The Florence Airport taxi rank is located outside both terminals. As you exit the Arrivals Hall, you will see a line of cars with bright orange ‘TAXI’ signs on top. You can usually get a taxi from the rank without any issues, however, during peak travel times, you may have up to a 10-minute wait for a taxi.
For a guaranteed pickup time, with no waiting around in the hot sun, you can also pre-book your Florence Airport taxi with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Florence Airport
- If you’re travelling to the city centre, 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.
Getting from Florence Airport to your hotel
After a long day of travelling, having to carry your heavy luggage through bus stations, busy city centre streets and to your hotel is the last thing on your mind. Although the public transport options are budget-friendly, they can be stressful, slow and inconvenient. Once you reach the city centre of Florence, you will then have to navigate your way to your hotel, which adds time and cost to your overall journey.
Instead, why not take a direct door-to-door Florence Airport taxi? Riding in a private taxi will get you to the very door of your accommodation in just 25 minutes and you can relax the entire way, knowing your personal belongings and loved ones are safe and secure.