Paid Parking Lots in Florence Paid parking lots are located around the historic centre but outside the ZTL. Walking distance to the heart of the action is typically 10–20 minutes. Most lots have CCTV, but no guard. At Florence's parking lots, you pay by the hour or buy a day pass.

If you're touring Italy by car, then you might be planning to drive to Florence. We deliberately chose the phrase drive to Florence because we absolutely recommend against trying to drive in Florence. It's maze of one-way streets, strictly enforced pedestrian-only areas, narrow roads and lack of parking.

Bus, tram, taxi, car sharing, bike sharing: a variety of options. In a city relatively small as Florence, walking is a way of life and surely the best way to move around.

One reason why Florence is so pedestrian friendly is because the historic center is closed to traffic except for residents, taxis and buses. Great news for walkers and cyclists, not so great for drivers. This area is known as the "zona a traffico limitato" or ZTL, meaning it is a restricted traffic zone.