There are multiple ways to get to Tuscany. You may arrive by plane, train, or automobile.
By Bus
You will need a 'Biglietti,' or ticket in Italian, before you get on the bus. The buses in Tuscany are really nice, and the seats are cozy. Another bonus is watching the beautiful Italian scenery drift by the window en route.
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| Italian Bus |
To travel on the tram of Florence, you must use Ataf and Linea travel titles. Both tickets can be purchased in the manner specified by Ataf and Linea and are valid within the limits of their duration. Tickets are unavailable onboard the tramway but can be purchased at each stop using the automatic ticket offices on every quay.
- ATAF Buses
- LINEA
More information on taking the bus.
No Car is Needed in Florence
If you only plan on visiting Florence, a car will not be needed. If you wish to visit towns and villages beyond the most popular destinations of Florence, Pisa, and Siena, an automobile is almost necessary. The Chianti hills, the Val d'Orcia, Maremma, Casentino, and hilltop villages in these areas in Tuscany are practically impossible to visit depending solely on public transportation.
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| The streets are Narrow in Florence. |
Tuscany By Car
A rental car is an extremely useful and practical solution to visit Tuscany. It is practical because many car rental offices are in or near the main airports and train stations, so you can pick up your rental as soon as you arrive in Tuscany.
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| Cars in Tuscany |
If you want to stay in the countryside or visit the beautiful smaller villages throughout Tuscany, renting a car is the best solution. It will offer independence from the fixed bus and train schedules and the random transportation strikes that tend to occur in Italy. You can move from one place to the next at your leisure.
- Hertz
- Thrifty
In Italian, "carburante" and "benzina" are generic words for gasoline/petrol. But diesel is diesel in Italian as well, so PAY ATTENTION and know what kind of car you're renting so that you put the right type in the car.
Parking
Find parking in Florence.
What You Need to Rent a Car
Renting a car in Tuscany is extremely simple since you can reserve your rental car online before you head to Tuscany.
- A credit card is required for the reservation.
- Non-European Union citizens will need, in addition to their driver's license, an International.
- Driver's Permit/License along with your license to be able to drive in Italy. So make sure you've got your documents in order before departing.
