Florence City Car Hire

Florence Santa Maria Novella is the city's main train station and one of Italy's best-connected car rental hubs with 15 rental companies on site. From here, you can reach the A1 motorway toward Rome or Milan in under 15 minutes by car. The perfect starting point for a Tuscany road trip.

The station is located in the northwestern part of Florence's center, 300 meters from the Santa Maria Novella Church and 1 km from Ponte Vecchio. The area has plenty of hotels and is well-connected by public transportation if you want to leave the car behind for a day. Pick up your car immediately upon arrival by train – rental desks are located inside the station building or just outside.

Drive to Pisa (85 km, about 1 hour) for a day trip without hassles with train schedules. Book a car in advance during the summer as all 15 rental companies can be fully booked. Where are the rental car desks at Santa Maria Novella?

Most rental companies have desks inside the station building on the lower level, or directly adjacent along Via Luigi Alamanni just outside the station. How long does it take to drive to Florence Airport from the station? Florence Airport (Peretola) is just 6 km northwest of the station, about 10–15 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Can I return the car at another location? Yes, most of the 15 rental companies offer one-way rentals to, for example, Rome, Milan, or Siena for an additional fee. Ask when booking.

We compare prices from all major providers at Florence Santa Maria Novella Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.