Car Hire at Florence airport (FLR)

 
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List of car rental agencies that operate within the Florence airport (FLR)

 

 Subject to change: schedules, listed companies and contact details may change due to commercial decisions or operational updates, so it is always advisable to check availability on the official website of the car rental company before booking.

 

Car rental offices are not located inside the terminal, but in a dedicated area known as Palagio degli Spini. To make transfers easier, the airport provides a free courtesy shuttle bus service that connects the terminal with the car rental area every 20 minutes. The shuttle bus stop is located in the short-stay car park, just outside the terminal building.

 

Requirements to rent a vehicle

To rent a car, you will generally need to meet the following requirements:

  • Driving licence: You must present a valid driving licence with a minimum holding period (usually 1 to 2 years). If your licence was not issued in a European Union country, you are required to present an International Driving Permit together with your national licence.
  • Minimum age: Most rental companies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Please note that drivers under 25 are often subject to a "young driver surcharge".
  • Credit card: A credit card (debit or prepaid cards are usually not accepted for this purpose) in the main driver’s name is required to block the security deposit.
  • Identity documentation: A valid original passport or national identity card.
  • Reservation: Although it is possible to rent on arrival, making an advance reservation is recommended to ensure vehicle availability and obtain better rates.

Latest updates: December 27, 2025

 5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:
 
  1. Make sure your driver's license is valid in the destination country. Some countries also require an International Driving Permit (IDP). Keep in mind that the IDP is not valid on its own: it must always be carried together with your national driver's license.
  2. Check the documents and insurance required by local traffic laws, and what coverage is included in your rental (collision damage waiver, third-party liability, deductible).
  3. Learn the traffic rules of the destination country: speed limits on highways and city streets, right of way at intersections without traffic lights, blood alcohol limits, tolls, etc.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on, and whether the steering wheel is on the same side as in your home country.
  5. Know what to do if you are involved in a traffic accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

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