Next month spending 4 nights in Florence and then heading south for 5 days based out of Monticchiello; I have a car rental set up in Florence but was told better to take train out of Florence and get rental car in the area of Monticchiello/Montepulciano; I heard it is tough driving out of Florence; if better to take train what is the best station to arrive in the region? Also, any village suggestions and winerys? Thanks
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
15178 posts
Hard to get out of Florence? Why?
No reason to jump on a train and subject yourself to extra hassle.
I can provide easy to follow directions from your rental pick up.
Posted by
Raleigh, NC
144 posts
I have the same question so would appreciate your advice Roberto. I've heard the 222 route was the most scenic and also that pick up at the Florence airport was easier. Many thanks in advance.
Posted by
Huntington Station, New York, USA
22 posts
Roberto, we too are picking up a car in Florence at the end of our stay on 9/25 at the Hertz on Via Borgo Ognissanti 137 to head out to Tuscany. I am hoping (praying) it is an easy jump onto the highway so we can avoid the dreaded ZTL. Can you please let us know the easiest way. Thanks!
Posted by
Toronto, Canada
23 posts
I would like to know as well, please. We have been trying to figure out best route from the train station, avoiding the dreaded ZTL's , to get to Impruneta.
Also, we will be picking up our son at the train station a few days later. Can you suggest a hassle free meeting place, so that we can get in and out easily, again avoiding the ZTL zones?
Many thanks.
Posted by
georgetown, KY, USA
107 posts
We picked up our rental car at the Hertz San Sovino location. It is outside the ZTL and a short tram ride from the SMN train station, the San Sovino stop. The tram stops almost directly in front of the Hertz location. From there it was very easy to navigate to the Chianti area.