We are leaving Florence on June 24 - which is Festival of St. John the Baptist. Will there be a problem getting to the airport early? Is there any town nearby where we could stay? Will taxis be running? Thank you
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San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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No problem at all. Stay put at your hotel downtown and take a taxi from there. San Giovanni is a holiday in Florence, but only some shops and offices close down, everything else is business as usual. There is no reason to stay at a hotel in a town near the airport, also because the town near the airport is Florence. The airport is so close to the city that you could walk to it. (less than 4 miles from the city center). Depending on where you are allow 10-20 min. max for the drive. Taxi fare to the airport will be approx. 25 euro (incl. night surcharge before 7). I know it's a lot of money for less than 4 miles, but that's what the City set for them and that is also why I don't leave tips to taxis in Italy (and neither should you).
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OP
Franklin, NC, USA
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thank you Roberto - this is helpful info.