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sfgg Feb 23rd, 2026 06:28 PM

Florence Car Rental
 
We will be traveling to Piensa from Florence in May on a Wednesday and are planning to rent a car at the train station, and returning the car on the following Sunday to the Florence airport. Is that a good plan? Is there a car rental company that is recommended? Is it better to rent the car at the airport?

joannyc Feb 23rd, 2026 07:19 PM

Compare the prices of airport vs. train station pickup. Train station will probably be a bit cheaper. But, are you comfortable driving out of Florence? It would be easier and less stressful to drive from the airport.

StantonHyde Feb 23rd, 2026 09:41 PM

My husband, who is a licensed race car driver, just about had a stroke driving out of Florence--and the man has driven in Scotland and Ireland on the "wrong" side of the road. I highly recommend pick up and return at the airport!!!

twk Feb 24th, 2026 07:39 AM


Originally Posted by sfgg (Post 17708240)
We will be traveling to Piensa from Florence in May on a Wednesday and are planning to rent a car at the train station, and returning the car on the following Sunday to the Florence airport. Is that a good plan? Is there a car rental company that is recommended? Is it better to rent the car at the airport?

If it's May 13 and you choose the airport, I might bump into you (not with the car, I hope).

sfgg Feb 24th, 2026 01:27 PM

Thanks for the prompt responses. We will definitely look into renting a car at the airport. Neither of us is a race car driver!!!


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