Car Hire Florence Airport

When hiring a car from Florence Airport with Hertz, you’ll have access to a range of vehicles, from eco-conscious EVs to sturdy 4X4s and convenient compact cars. Whether you’re traveling alone for business, or taking the whole family on an Italian adventure, keep your journey moving with Hertz at Florence Airport.

Where is the Hertz Florence Airport Car hire desk?

The Hertz car hire at Florence Airport is located a 10-minute bus ride from the terminal building to Palagio degli Spini. Upon landing, take the shuttle from the short-term car park just outside the terminal. The free shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes. Alternatively, you can walk to us by heading south towards Viva del Terminal area. Exiting the building, and taking the eight-minute walk to our Hertz office through Via Del Termine to Via Palago delgi Spini Rd where you will see our office with other car hire companies.

Hire an electric car Florence Airport

When considering what car to hire from Florence Airport, a great option is an EV car hire (such as a compact Fiat 500E or a full-size Polestar 2). There are over 85 charging points dotted across Florence and the surrounding areas of Scandini and Bagno a Ripoli. This makes EVs a great option for both economical and eco-friendly travel.

How to get to Florence City Centre from Florence Airport

Once you’ve collected your car, you can follow the following directions to get to the city centre and start your Renaissance adventure.

1. Exit the Hertz Florence Airport parking lot and take a left onto Via Palagio degli Spini.
2. From the junction ahead, turn left onto onto Via della Cupola and merge onto Via Pratase.
3. At the roundabout, continue straight taking the second exit.
4. Continue via Via Pratese onto Via Francesco Baracca
5. Turn left onto Piazza Gicacomo Puccini (this will be next to Giardino Piazza Puccini – the public garden).
6. Turn left onto Via del Ponte alle Mosse/Piazzale della Porta al Prato/Porta al Prato/Viale Fratelli Rosselli/SS67
7. Continue straight, until you arrive at Piazza della Liberta at the start of the city centre area.

What Cars Can I Hire from Florence Airport?

Choose from a wide selection of compact hatchbacks for navigating Florence’s many small streets, to versatile SUVs, family friendly MPVs, and eco-smart EV hires. We have something for all your rental needs.

Availability of specific models may vary with booking time

Electric car hire from Florence Airport

Choose the eco-friendly option when you explore the city with a Florence Airport electric car hire. Our electric vehicles combine eco-consciousness and convenience, with models from Polestar, Fiat, Smart, and Volkswagen across small and large cars.

Compact/Mini Vehicles

Perfect for exploring the backstreets of Florence, we have a range of compact cars for you to browse such as the Fiat 500, Abarth 595, and Toyota CH-R.

Family car hire

Traveling with Family? Options like the Audi Q5, Alfa Romeo Tonale, or the Opel Grandland are roomy enough to fit all the luggage and comfy enough for longer car journeys. Explore a balance of comfort and versatility with our SUVs and sedans.

4x4 car hire

Time to drop off your rental back at the airport? Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to return your hire car

When returning your car to our Florence Airport hire location, simply find us where you picked up your Florence Airport car hire, at Via Palagio degli Spini. Our team will be there to welcome you and complete your return.

What to do when you return your hire car

Once you have parked your car in our rental car park, just drop into our office and drop off your keys to complete your care hire with us. Once you finish, you can take a shuttle from the road opposite, back to the main terminal (or walk the eight-minutes to the terminal). If you require additional information, you can explore our Hertz Vehicle return guide.

How To Extend Your Hire Car Booking

You can extend your Hertz car hire by letting our staff know when you pick up your vehicle or contact the branch once you are on the road to arrange for additional days.

When extending a booking, extra information such as rental record numbers and driver’s license information may be requested.

FAQs

Are there late fees for airport car hires?

Late fees can be charged to your airport car hire if you fail to return the vehicle by your designated time. Most Hertz EU locations offer a grace period of 29 minutes, but if you return your car later than this, you may be charged for an extra day’s hire.

What forms of payment does Hertz accept?

We accept most major credit and debit cards (some restrictions may apply). You can also pay via Hertz Charge Card (HCC) and One Trip Travel Order (OTTO). However, all cards must be registered in the driver’s name. Read more on our payment policy.

Do I need to put a deposit down?

Yes. Our team takes a deposit against your payment method at the time of rental. The deposit will be held on your card/registered form of payment during the rental period and returned when the rental agreement has closed. Deposit value can vary by your car hire type and is given to you when you collect your vehicle.

Can I still return my Hertz car if the location is closed?

Our Florence airport branch is open from 0800-2330 for returns. Some of our rental locations have a key box where you can drop off the keys and a copy of your rental agreement in case of a flexible return. You can check the opening hours of your car hire location and the services available, using our online location search tool or by calling us.

How can I contact you?

You can reach our support team via Email or call our Florence Airport branch directly at +39 055 307370. Our Branch hours are 0800-2330.