Public transport is plentiful in this highly pedestrian city. Unfortunately, plenitude does not bring about stability. Bus lines have a way of changing so never get too attached to a certain bus number. Always make sure to check the timetables at bus stops to make sure you end up where you had hoped to be and that you're in time for the last bus. Most travellers to the city will probably never see the inside of an ATAF bus as all major sights are within walking distance of each other. Public transportation is really only used by those living in the periphery of the city. However, if you are living in the outskirts or just a connoisseur of public transportation here's what you need to know.There are plenty of buses (ATAF) going around the city. You will find also smaller public electric minibuses whose drivers who bring driving to the heights of art when they manage to fit a bus perfectly on the smallest Florentine lanes. Bus tickets can be bought in tabacchi or tobacco shops and from coin-operated machines. For a monthly card go to the Piazza Stazione service point, which is open 07:15 - 13:15, 13:45 - 19:45, Sat 07:45 - 13:15. Closed Sun. If you are in town for an extended period of time, you can purchase monthly or yearly passes which are valid for both the gas and electric buses. To purchase one of these passes, bring an identification card and two identical photos to Ufficio Abbonamenti, Pensilina Stazione Santa Maria Novella, tel. 055 565 06 42. Open Mon - Fri 07:15 - 13:15, 13:45 - 19:30, Sat 07:15 - 13:15. Closed Sun. For more information call tel. 800 424 500 or take a look at their webpages at www.ataf.net. Once on the bus make sure to validate your ticket as an unstamped ticket is the same as no ticket at all.
Taxi
Perhaps the idea of competition isn't something taxi companies want to delve into, hence the fact that many are named "Taxi". Besides the more creatively named business, we also list areas in which each taxi company has their cars congregate and their telephone numbers. It is always better to call a taxi then to hail one from the street. Although most drivers tend to be fair and honest; just make sure they turn on their meter instead of charging you a flat rate.
Taxi services
1) Piazza Ferrucci, tel. 055 681 16 44.
2) Piazza Alberti, tel. 055 67 98 74.
3) Porta Romana, tel. 055 22 05 28.
4) Piazza Beccaria, tel. 055 234 36 14.
5) Piazza delle Cure, tel. 055 57 90 35.
6) Piazza Puccini, tel. 055 36 11 00.
7) Piazza Giorgini, tel. 055 47 15 30.
8) Via Bronzino, tel. 055 70 51 00.
Car and scooter rental
Europcar
Via Borgognissanti 53/55/59r, tel. 055 290 43 78/(+39) 800 01 44 10.
Open 08:00 - 13:00, 14:30 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 17:00, Sun 08:30 - 12:30.
www.europcar.it
Florence by Bike
Via San Zanobi 120/122r, tel./fax 055 48 89 92.
Open 09:00 - 19:30.
www.florencebybike.it
Happy Rent
Borgo Ognissanti 153r, tel. 055 239 96 96.
Open 09:00 - 19:00.
www.happyrent.com
Hertz
Via Novoli 75, tel. 055 436 25 60, fax 055 424 96 98.
Open 08:30 - 12:30, 15:00 - 18:30. Closed Sun.
www.hertz.it
Bus N 22
Sixt
Via Il Prato 80r, tel. 055 238 24 80/(+39) 800 90 06 66, fax 055 238 24 81.
Open 08:30 - 12:30, 14:30 - 18:00, Sat 08:00 - 12:30. Closed Sun.
www.e-sixt.it
Car Rental
Auto Europa
Via II Prato 47r, tel. 055 265 76 77/(+39) 800 33 44 40, fax 055 28 84 35.
Open 09:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 18:30, Sun 09:00 - 12:00.
sbc@sbc.it www.sbc.it
Avis
Borgo Ognissanti 128r, tel. 055 239 88 26/055 21 36 29, fax 055 238 26 97.
Open 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:00 - 18:00, Sun 08:00 - 13:00.
Europcar
Aeroporto Amerigo Vespucci, tel. 055 31 86 09/(+39) 800 01 44 10.
Open 08:30 - 12:30, 15:00 - 19:00, Sat 08:30 - 12:30. Closed Sun.
www.europcar.it
Excelsior Autonoleggio
Via Lulli 76, tel. 055 321 53 97/055 321 69 47, fax 055 321 52 55.
Open 08:30 - 13:30, 15:00 - 19:00.
info@excelsiorent.it www.excelsiorent.it
Bus N°2, 17, 29, 30, 35.
