Quick answer
Florence’s historic centre is a ZTL (limited traffic zone): on weekdays it is active 7:30am-8pm and on Saturdays 7:30am-4pm; from April to October there is also a night ZTL on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11pm to 3am. Every unauthorised pass under a camera means a fine. If you arrive by car, the simplest option is a paid garage: near Piazza Ognissanti there is Garage Europa at Borgo Ognissanti 29.
Every year many visitors go home from Florence with a nasty surprise: ZTL fines that arrive months later through the rental company. Here’s what you need to know to avoid them.
What is the Florence ZTL?
It’s the area of the historic centre that only authorised vehicles can enter (residents, service vehicles, some permit holders). Entry points are monitored by number-plate cameras with no barrier, so it’s easy to drive in without noticing.
What are the Florence ZTL hours in 2026?
- Monday-Friday: 7:30am-8pm (sectors A, B, O).
- Saturday: 7:30am-4pm.
- Sundays and holidays: normally not active, unless special orders apply.
- Summer night ZTL (April-October): Thursday, Friday and Saturday 11pm-3am in all sectors.
Hours can change for events, so always check the electronic signs at each entry point, which show “attiva” (active) or “non attiva” (not active).
How much is a ZTL fine?
Fines are several tens of euros for each pass under a camera; driving in and straight out does not cancel it. With a rental car, the rental company usually adds an admin fee.
Where to park near Piazza Ognissanti?
The most convenient option for our guests is Garage Europa, Borgo Ognissanti 29, one minute’s walk from the apartments. Other options are the car parks around the station and the Fortezza da Basso car park, just outside the ZTL. Tip: book or call ahead in high season.
Do you need a car in Florence?
Not to visit the city: the centre is best explored on foot. Flying in? Take the tram from the airport. Arriving by train? You’re minutes from our apartments (see where to stay near the station). You only need a car for Tuscany day trips — rent one just for that day.
Driving in? We’ll send you exact directions to the garage
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Can you drive into the Florence ZTL on Sunday?
The Florence ZTL is normally not active on Sundays and holidays, unless special orders or the summer night ZTL apply.
Can a rental car enter the Florence ZTL?
No. Without specific authorisation a rental car cannot enter the ZTL while it is active.
Where can you park near Florence station?
Near the station and Piazza Ognissanti you can use paid garages such as Garage Europa at Borgo Ognissanti 29.