One-way rental prices can vary by date, vehicle category and the exact pickup and return locations. Compare more than one option before booking.
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One-way car rental from Rome to Florence
Rome to Florence by car
Check the driving distance, estimated time, fuel cost and road-charge information for the Rome to Florence route.
- 181 mi Driving distance
- 3h 15m Estimated drive time
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$38–$61
Estimated fuel cost
Estimated from the route distance, country fuel prices and a documented passenger-car fuel-consumption range.
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Tolls likely
Road charges
This does not confirm the route is free of charges. Local access rules, low-emission zones and other local fees may still apply.
Car rental prices from Rome to Florence
See example prices for a three-day one-way rental.
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Small
Fiat Panda or similar
From $46 per day
$138 for 3 days
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Medium
Renault Captur or similar
From $52 per day
$155 for 3 days
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Large
Peugeot 5008 or similar
From $70 per day
$209 for 3 days
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SUV
Peugeot 2008 or similar
From $69 per day
$207 for 3 days
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Luxury
Audi A6 Avant or similar
From $104 per day
$313 for 3 days
Example prices observed in a real search. Prices may vary by dates and availability.
How to save on a one-way car rental from Rome to Florence
- Check nearby dates. Rental prices can change by pickup date and availability. If your schedule is flexible, compare a day or two either side of your planned dates. Another day is not guaranteed to be cheaper.
- Compare more than one car category. In the three-day sample search, Small had the lowest observed total at $138. Medium was $155, while SUV at $207 sat almost level with Large at $209, so the larger cabins were close to each other after the step up from Small.
- Compare the full one-way total. The booking total is more useful than the daily rate alone. One-way pricing for Rome to Florence can depend on the vehicle, booking conditions and the exact return location.
- Compare practical pickup and return locations. Stored offers for this route included Fiumicino and Ciampino airport-area desks and Rome city branches, with Florence return options. Compare the combinations that fit your trip. One-way totals can differ by exact rental location.
- Check free-cancellation terms before choosing the lowest price. Confirm the deadline on the exact offer you book so a lower total does not lock you into an inflexible rate.
Tips for a one-way car rental from Rome to Florence
For this 181 mi Rome to Florence rental (about 3h 15m), check the Fiumicino pickup, ZTL access and the A1 toll before you leave.
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If collecting at Fiumicino, know where the rental desks are
Fiumicino rental desks are in Office Tower 2, reached through pedestrian tunnels from the terminals. Follow autonoleggio signs. The cars are not at the arrivals curb. Confirm the tower entrance on your voucher before you leave baggage claim.
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Check ZTL access before driving in Rome or Florence
Self-drive rentals are not NCC chauffeur cars. Rome and Florence Centro Storico ZTL cameras apply to ordinary rentals. Florence also has Scudo Verde rules. Confirm access for the exact car before you enter either centre, and follow the branch exit instructions rather than a generic map.
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Know how the motorway toll works
The usual run uses the A1. Italian motorway tolls use a closed telepedaggio system. Take a ticket on entry unless your rental already covers the lanes. Keep card or cash ready at the exit, and do not enter a device-only lane unless the agreement supplies a compatible unit.
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If returning in central Florence, check the approach to the branch first
Florence city desks sit near camera-controlled streets. Confirm the approach, address and opening hours on the voucher. Do not drive into the historic centre to look for the branch. After-hours drop-off is not available at every desk.
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Check the transmission on the selected car
Listed cars included Manual and Automatic. Confirm the transmission on the selected Europcar or other offer before you collect the keys. Do not assume the example name on the search card matches the gearbox you need.
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Confirm the one-way booking conditions
Rome to Florence one-way permission is a booking condition. Confirm the car may leave the Rome station and be returned in Florence on the exact voucher. Not every desk pair is available for every car.
Rome to Florence car rental FAQs
Answers to common questions about one-way rentals and driving from Rome to Florence.
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One-way car rentals from Rome to Florence start at $46 per day, with Small cars offering the lowest price. Prices vary depending on your dates and vehicle availability. Check live prices on AirTrackBot for your trip.
It can be included in the quoted total or listed separately in the rental conditions, depending on the company and offer. Search with Rome and Florence entered as different pickup and return locations, then check the full price breakdown and the rental provider’s terms and conditions before booking.
Rome and Florence are about 181 mi (292 km) apart by road, with a drive time of around 3 hours 15 minutes before significant traffic or stops.
Yes. The main Rome–Florence drive uses toll motorways on the A1, so include motorway tolls in your trip budget. No toll amount is published here, so check current charges before you travel. Avoiding tolls is possible, but it adds a substantial detour on this route.
Budget roughly $38–$61 for fuel from Rome to Florence. Actual fuel cost will depend on the vehicle, fuel type, driving conditions and where you fill up.
Small was the cheapest category, starting at $46 per day. SUV and Large were priced almost the same, so compare those sizes if you need more space.
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