Traveling around the City of Florence from sight to sight and between the many  Florence activities on the menu is fairly easy -- and convenient. A city bus (www.ataf.net) runs every 20 minutes from the main train station (Santa Maria Novella) to Amerigo Vespucci Airport ( www.aeroporto.firenze.it). There's a train service between the main station and Galileo Galilei Airport ( www.pisa-airport.com).

Buses service the city centre and Fiesole in the hills north-east of town. Bus tickets can be bought at tobacconists or vending machines and must be validated as you get on the bus. Tickets are sold on a time basis - you can get one hour two hour and 24 hour tickets.

Traffic is restricted in the city centre so it's best to park a little out of town and walk around - parking in the more central areas is very expensive. Taxis are outside Stazione di Santa Maria Novella or you can ring one.

While taxis are super convenient from the airport to your Florence hotel and back, unscrupulous “taxi” companies and drivers frequently mislead tourists. The Florence travel guide about taxis should help you avoid getting taken by dishonest drivers and services.

Florence Taxis
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Taxis in Florence are white and are readily available thoughout the city centre at taxi ranks, which you can find mostly at the main piazzas. Taxis are quite convenient because they have access to most streets that are otherwise closed to regular traffic.

Taxis are considerably more costly than other forms of shared public transport, and be aware that there may be surcharges for luggage, or if you are traveling late at night.  If you are traveling from the outskirts of Florence, it is better to call for a taxi, however bear in mind that the companies may charge from the time you make the call.

Florence's major taxi company is Socota and on the website you can find out more information on fares, taxi ranks, and the phone numbers to easily reach them.

So.Co.To
Via di Novoli 44/c
50127 Florence (FI)
Tel: +39 055 410133
Website: http://www.socota.it

There are several other taxi firms in Florence:

Taxi radio Co.Ta.Fi - 24 hour service
Tel: +39  055 4499/ 4390
Via dello Steccuto, 12

Taxi Merci N. 3 - Goods Transport
17/R, Piazza della Repubblica
50123 Florence (FI)
Tel: +39 055 2396230

Electric Scooter Taxis
Tel: +39 055 434 143

If you experience any problems with taxis during your stay in Florence you can make an official complaint to the Municipal Police.

Polizia Municipale
Porta al Prato, 2
Florence
Tel: +39 055 328 3552
OR
Ufficio Taxi
Piazza Artom, 18
Florence
Tel: +39 055 328 3717
E-mail: uff.taxi@comune.firenze.it