Getting around by taxi
Taxis are stationed in stands in most major squares in the city and at the airport. They cannot be flagged down along the street. Taxis can also be called by phone at: 055.4242 / 055.4390 / 055.4798 / 055.4499
Customers are advised to read the information about prices displayed inside the vehicle to make sure that the fare charged is correct.
Example of some basic charges and fares within the city boundaries:
- Preliminary fixed charge: € 3.20
- Night-time preliminary fixed charge (from 22.00 to 6.00): € 6.40
- Preliminary fixed charge on Sundays and public holidays: € 5.10
- Baggage supplement (max. 5 items): € 1.00 per item
- Florence Vespucci Airport to City centre: set fare of € 20.00 (plus baggage supplements)
In addition to the above charges there is also the fare clocked up on the meter and other possible charges. For further information, visit the website of the Florence City Council where you'll also find other set fares for trips from the center to the hospitals.
If you are a woman out in the city center and have to get back to your hotel or apartment alone at night, take the taxi! Be safe and get a 10% discount off the fare if you travel alone between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m. - the discount isn't automatic, so ask for it!