Best Hertz rental car pick up in Florence?

We used Budget/Avis to pick up in Florence, and it was far cheaper to get it from the train station than one of the city locations, so that might be worth checking first. Also, if memory serves, the train station was on the edge of town, so it was a bit easier to get out quickly, as the streets are pretty confusing for a non-residential driver. On our way out and when we had to drop off in Rome, the street lines are more like "guidelines" as cars quickly shifted in between (with no signals) what we would've considered lanes in the US.

We used the Sansovino location which is completely outside the ZTL so it was very easy
It was a quick cab ride from our hotel hotel n the center
I believe a tram also runs right past the location

Pretty sure the ognissanti location is at the train station

Do a search here on this topic there are a lot of posts on rental cars in Florence look for answers given by Roberto he is from Florence and always posts very specific directions on how to exit the city without getting caught in ZTLs

There has been easy access from/to Borgo Ognissanti via the Ponte Amerigo Vespuccio, which last I heard is closed for repairs. If still closed, the route is more complicated. The Del Sansovino location will have a much smaller inventory then Via Palagio degli Spini, the big complex near the airport, reached by taxi. Read this about driving in Italy and restrictions involved [ZTLs]; avoid leaving anything of value in a car when parked:

http://driventoit.blogspot.com/

It was 5 yrs ago but the Sansovino location had a huge lot full of cars and we had no problem getting an automatic there.
No need to go all the way to airport and pay those higher airport location rates
Many here have also reported good experiences at Sansovino although I know Roberto always says the Ognissanti location is just as easy.

Be sure to get your IDP -International Driving Permit before you go-all drivers must have
Get at your local AAA office for something like $15

We always rent thru AutoEurope.com and highly recommend
They are a US based consolidator with usually the best rates and really great customer service

Any of the 3 are easy.
Borgo Ognissanti is closest to your hotel (20 min walk) but if you have luggage you need a taxi, which has to go a round about way to get to it. The drive out of Borgo Ognissanti is the most challenging. However the ZTL camera has been turned off at the Vespucci bridge (closed southbound) therefore it’s impossible to get a ticket.
Via del Sansovino and Via Ambrosoli both require taxis. The former is 2 miles from your hotel, the latter is a bit over 2.5 miles from your hotel. However the taxi ride would be about the same because Via Ambrosoli is a straight easy shot from your hotel.
The Via Ambrosoli location, once there, is the easiest and fastest to reach your destination because you have no city driving to do. The Ambrosoli location is in an AutoMall with a few car dealers. The Ambrosoli location is at the start of the Marco Polo expressway which takes you to the A1 Firenze Sud entrance. If you are scared of city driving this is the office you should choose, although the taxi might cost you a couple euro more to get there. It is also the easiest if you intend to take the Chianti Road to your final destination (longer route, but recommended for the scenery.
If you need auto transmission always confirm with any office you choose.

The airport location is the absolute worst in your case. Don’t even consider it for a nanosecond.

Thank you to all who responded to my question.
Should I google map the scenic route from Florence to my airbnb? If so is there a recommended route from the Via Ambrosoli Hertz rental location to my air bnb? Aloha, Kathy