1) Visitors are not permitted to drive in the historic centre of Florence. Traffic is closely monitored by camera and the information is transmitted to the city police who ticket violators.
Cars are permitted in the centro storico at the following times:
-7:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, except for 10:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
-Cars are permitted in the centro storico 24/7 on Sundays and bank holidays
Note: White lines indicate resident parking; blue lines indicate paid parking
There are a number of car parks on the historic centre’s periphery and within walking distance of each district:
Beccaria Parking Lot (open 24/7 - 205 spots) – 1.9km from the apartment
Piazza Beccaria
50121 Firenze
Rate : 1.70€ / hour – no daily rate
Parking Parterre (7j /7 – 24h / 24 - 656 spots) – 2.3 km from the apartment
Via Madonna Della Tosse, 9
50129 Firenze
Tel / Fax: 0039.055.5001994
Daily rate: 20€
Weekly rate: 70€
Free parking (without surveillance) available at Piazzale Michelangelo
P.S. Please note that you are not permitted to park your car here during demonstrations or concerts.
http://www.firenzeparcheggi.it
2) Only those with access to the historic centre’s private parking lots may drive into downtown Florence.
How to get there
-Go directly to the parking lot (you will not be authorized to park in the centro storico; the city police monitors traffic closely with cameras)
-Once there, the parking garage will give your car’s licence plate number to the city police department to cancel the fine
Parking Garage delle Terme
Via delle Terme 47-49 r – Firenze –70 meters from the apartment
Tel : 0039.055.294.169
Rate for a medium-sized car :
24 hours = 25€ - 7 days = 140€ (include city pass ZTL)