RV rental in Florence

Florence is the capital and largest city of the Italian region of Tuscany. It is famous for its Renaissance architecture and culture, including outstanding artworks. The stunning Duomo Cathedral dominates the cityscape below, with streets full of museums and galleries. Florence is also renowned for its cuisine and the dry Chianti wine from the Tuscan region.

Finding your perfect motorhome or camper van for hire in Florence is easy with our comprehensive website, which offers a range of vehicles for all holidaymakers and budgets. Locating the right one is easy with our simple comparison tool guaranteeing the perfect trip to Tuscany.

Below is our essential guide to help you make the most of motorhome rental in Florence.

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Everything you need to know for your trip to Florence

Florence has scorching summers; temperatures in July and August average around 35 degrees with high humidity. The shoulder season of mid-May to July and October to November is still an excellent time to visit, with cooler temperatures that make sightseeing a little more comfortable and usually fewer tourists. It is always popular though, so don’t expect it to be quiet when you rent a motorhome in Florence.

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  Driving in Florence

  The historic centre of Florence is a Limited Traffic Zone or 'Zona a Traffico Limitato' because of its difficult access and UNESCO World-Heritage site status. You need a special ZTL permit to drive in the city centre, and you will receive a fine if you don't have a permit.

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  History and Culture

  History, heritage and culture are wall-to-wall in Florence but there are some highlights which no visitor should miss. Top of the list is the Duomo or the Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore, built in the 15th century and the third largest church in Europe. Also a 'must visit' is the Uffizi Gallery, Florence's most famous art gallery.

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  Take to the Water

  The Arno River is Italy's second-most famous river after the Tiber and an excellent way to see Florence from the water. The boats on the Arno are called 'barchetti' and navigate slowly to the Uffizi Gallery and Ponte Vecchio with spectacular views of some of Florence's finest buildings.

Best Campervan routes from Florence

Florence to Siena
The Chiantigiana, or SR22, is a beautiful drive from Florence to Siena across the entire Chianti region, one of Europe's largest and most famous wine-growing areas. The route is 78 kilometres long and takes just over an hour, traversing rolling hills, olive groves, vineyards, and castles before arriving in the medieval city of Siena.

Val d'Orcia
When you pick up your campervan in Florence, head south from Siena into what can only be described as quintessential Tuscany, with hills and ravines hugging the course of the Orcia River. It’s a great little drive, perfect for if you only have a motorhome for hire in Florence for a few days. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site with picturesque villages like Renaissance Pienza and Montalcino, a famous wine town.

Florence to San Gimignano  
Just over an hour's drive from Florence and 59 kilometres away is San Gimignano, the best-preserved medieval town in Tuscany. Known as the Town of Fine Towers, it is reputed that this Italian town inspired the fated twin towers of the World Trade Centre in the US. There is an RV park just outside the city in the village of Santa Lucia or the Campeggio II Boschetto di Piemma campsite about two kilometres from the town.

Sites of interests and excursions outside of Florence

Beach Life
It's a day's drive from Florence heading west, but there is a beautiful coastline for sunseekers, and one of the most popular locations for visitors and Italians alike is Viareggio. Viareggio is one of the oldest coastal towns in Versilia with Roman origins. It is a family-orientated resort with vast stretches of golden sand fronting the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Casentinesi Forest National Park
Described as one of Europe's purest forested areas, the Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi is a remote landscape and home to amazing wildlife. Located 58 kilometres northeast of Florence, this vast area is the perfect location to spend time communing with nature. For those looking for a unique way to explore the region, campervan hire in Florence offers a convenient and flexible option for experiencing the park and its surroundings.

Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre is a collection of ancient seaside villages on the Italian Riviera coastline. Pretty, colourful houses sit on steep terraces overlooking sleepy harbours with fishing boats and plenty of trattorias to sample local seafood. Hiking trails link the villages with spectacular scenery and sea views.

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