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Florence's Most Trusted Private Taxi Service
Florence — Firenze — is the city that gave the world the Renaissance. Its streets are lined with the greatest concentration of art and architecture on earth, and its surrounding Tuscan countryside produces some of Italy's most celebrated wines and landscapes. Navigating this extraordinary city by private taxi requires more than a vehicle and a driver: it requires NCC authorisation to enter Florence's strictly policed ZTL zone, local knowledge of the narrow medieval streets, and the expertise to reach hotels tucked inside the historic centre that standard vehicles simply cannot legally access.
Italy Taxi Service provides a professional private taxi service in Florence that covers all aspects of ground transportation in the city and the wider Tuscan region: airport transfers from Amerigo Vespucci Airport (FLR), private city tours, day excursions to Siena and Pisa, winery tours in Chianti, and city-to-city transfers to Rome, Venice, Bologna, and beyond. All journeys are fixed-price, pre-booked, and handled by NCC-licensed English-speaking drivers.
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport is one of Italy's most conveniently located airports — just 5 km from Piazza del Duomo, meaning the transfer from arrivals to your hotel takes approximately 20–25 minutes in normal traffic. Despite this short distance, the ZTL restriction means that only authorised professional vehicles can complete the final stretch into the city centre. Our private taxi from FLR to Florence eliminates this complication entirely.
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Florence Airport Transfer & City Taxi Service
Florence Amerigo Vespucci Airport (IATA: FLR) operates domestic and European routes and handles approximately 3 million passengers per year. The airport has one terminal, making meet-and-greet straightforward. Your driver waits inside arrivals, and the transfer to central Florence — including all ZTL-restricted hotels near the Duomo, Santa Croce, Oltrarno, and Piazza della Repubblica — takes approximately 20–25 minutes.
Florence's ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) is one of the most extensive in Italy and one of the most rigorously enforced. The restricted zone covers essentially the entire medieval city centre — the area inside the original 14th-century city walls. Cameras at every ZTL entry point automatically record all vehicles entering, and fines for unauthorised access are significant. Our NCC licences specifically authorise entry, making our service the only way to receive door-to-door transfers to hotels inside the restricted centre.
Beyond the airport, our Florence private taxi service covers the full range of city transportation needs. For leisure travellers, we offer guided private tours with drivers who can narrate the history of the key sights — the Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo, the Baptistery, and the Palazzo Vecchio — while driving you between them at your own pace.
Day trips from Florence into the Tuscan countryside are among the most rewarding experiences Italy offers. Our drivers know the roads, the wineries, the hilltop villages, and the best viewpoints. A private day tour to Siena and San Gimignano (approximately 6–8 hours with stops) typically covers the medieval Piazza del Campo in Siena, the iconic skyline of San Gimignano, and a winery or olive oil estate in between.
The famous Chianti Classico wine route — the Chiantigiana road — runs through the heart of Tuscany between Florence and Siena. A half-day tour covers two or three estates, with private tastings arranged in advance. Our drivers understand the etiquette of winery visits and can assist with language if needed, making the experience smooth even for first-time visitors.
For travellers using Florence as a base for wider Tuscany exploration, we offer multi-day programmes combining private transportation with accommodation recommendations. The Etruscan Coast, Maremma nature reserve, Monte Argentario, and the thermal spas near Montepulciano are all within two hours of Florence and make excellent private day excursions.
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Florence Taxi & Transfer Prices
All prices are fixed and all-inclusive — no meter, no surcharges. You see the total before you book.
Airport Sedan
From €35
FLR → Florence Centre (up to 3 pax)
Business Class
From €60
FLR → Florence Centre — Mercedes E-Class
Group Minivan
From €75
FLR → Florence Centre (up to 7 pax)
Tuscany Day Tour
From €180
Full day with driver — Siena, Pisa, or Chianti
* Prices vary by vehicle type and pick-up location. Get an exact quote instantly via our booking form.
Route Coverage
Popular Florence Transfer Routes
Florence Airport (FLR) → Florence City Centre
~20–25 min
Florence City Centre → Pisa (Leaning Tower)
~1.5 hrs
Florence City Centre → Siena
~1.5 hrs
Florence City Centre → Chianti Wine Region
~45–60 min
Florence City Centre → Rome (city-to-city)
~3 hrs
Florence City Centre → Venice (city-to-city)
~2.5 hrs
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"Absolutely seamless airport pickup from Fiumicino. Driver was professional, vehicle was immaculate. Will use Italy Taxi Service every visit."
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"Booked for our family trip from Rome to Florence. Comfortable van, friendly driver, and the price was completely transparent. Highly recommend."
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"Used their business taxi service for a week of meetings across Milan. Punctual every single time, discreet and very professional drivers."
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Florence ZTL — The Essential Guide for Visitors
More tourists receive unexpected fines in Florence than in almost any other Italian city, and the cause is almost always the same: driving into the ZTL. The Zone A (the innermost historic core around the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio) is camera-monitored 24 hours a day. Zone B (a wider band including Oltrarno and the university area) has restrictions during daytime hours. Hotels inside these zones are legally required to register guests who arrive by authorised vehicle — which is why our NCC-licensed drivers are specifically cleared to access them. Do not attempt to drive a hire car to a hotel in the Florence centro storico: the fine arrives weeks later by post and is typically €100–200 per camera triggered.
Tuscany Day Tours — The Best Excursions from Florence
Tuscany is one of the world's most celebrated travel destinations, and Florence is its ideal base. With a private driver and vehicle at your disposal, the entire region opens up. The classic Siena and San Gimignano day trip takes in two of Tuscany's finest hilltop medieval cities in a single day. Siena's shell-shaped Piazza del Campo is the most beautiful civic square in Italy; San Gimignano's towers rise from the Tuscan hills like a fairy-tale skyline. A Chianti wine tour from Florence explores the rolling vineyards between Florence and Siena, with private cellar visits at some of Italy's finest estates. And the Pisa Leaning Tower transfer is one of our most booked routes — a 90-minute drive west to one of the world's most recognisable landmarks.
Florence to Rome — The Classic Tuscan Road Transfer
The A1 Autostrada del Sole between Florence and Rome is one of Italy's great drives — three hours through rolling Tuscan hills, the Apennine mountains, and eventually into the Roman campagna. Our Florence to Rome private transfer starts from €280 for a standard sedan. Many travellers choose to make stops along the way — at the hilltop town of Orvieto, the hot springs of Viterbo, or the medieval centre of Civita di Bagnoregio. Our drivers can accommodate en-route stops at an additional hourly rate.
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