Motorcycle and scooter rentals in
Florence

Florence is the capital of the Tuscany region and its most popular city. It is a perfect Italian city to tour by motorcycle or scooter and learn about its history, philosophy and art. It could be considered almost a country, due to the large number of tourists it receives year after year.

Here are some tips on how to rent your motorcycle or scooter in Florence:

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just present your type B car driver's license for more than three years. If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment. Upon your arrival at our rental center, we ask you to show the documentation and we invite you to sign the rental document in your name.

What do I need to rent a scooter in Florence?

If your driver's license is European and you want to rent a motorcycle up to 125cc, just present your type B car driver's license for more than three years. If you are not a European citizen you have to carry an equivalent license in your country of origin, in this case an international card is recommended.

Are the motorcycles insured?

All motorcycles have third party insurance and most include cases and rear trunk included or with additional payment.

Make your motorcycle rental in Florence a safe experience:

At the signing of the contract we request a damage franchise deposit charged to your credit card that we return upon completion. It is essential that you have a credit card, we accept the usual Visa or MasterCard and to a lesser extent Amex.

All motorcycles have security measures, many of them satellite tracking devices and optional locks.

What is it like to drive a motorcycle in Florence?

Driving around Florence, like other big Italian cities, is chaos. It will take your full attention on the road. Most local drivers tend to be aggressive, because they are interested in getting to their destination as quickly as possible. It is very common to see vehicles going the other way on a one-way street. The main road system is the Autoestrada and you will find some ZTL zones, which are restricted traffic zones with supervised surveillance. In the entire urban area of ??the city, the maximum speed allowed is 50 km/h and the use of a helmet is mandatory.

What are the advantages of driving a motorcycle in Florence?

Driving a motorcycle in Florence is without a doubt the best option. It will allow you to move around the city quickly and get to know all its corners. You will not have problems parking the motorcycle, since it is allowed to park on the sidewalks, as long as the space for pedestrians is respected, with the exception of the ZTL zones. You will also find several free car parks very close to the city's tourist attractions.

If you arrive in Edinburgh by plane, we will deliver your motorcycle or scooter with a small supplement at one of the two main airports in the region: Florence Airport (FLR) or Pisa Airport.

If you arrive by train and prefer to pick up your motorcycle at your own hotel, we deliver and pick up where you prefer

What tourist attractions in Florence can I visit by motorcycle?

Florence is a city full of tourist attractions perfect for exploring by motorcycle or scooter. The only problem with this city is that there are many things to see, so it will be necessary to prioritize.

In the northern part of the Arno we find the historic center of Florence, where the Palazzo Pitti, the Ponte Vecchio and the church of Santa Maria Novella are located: with works such as the frescoes of the life of the Virgin and Saint John the Baptist or the of Trinidad by Masaccio. In the western part you can visit some of the palaces of civil architecture, such as the Palazzo Vecchio; and Piazza della Signora, where you can find the famous copy of the original sculpture of David by Michelangelo or that of Judith and the Holofernes by Donatello. In the Galleria degli Uffizi you will find a wide variety of well-known paintings.

Very close to Piazza de San Giovanni, you can park your motorcycle without any problem, to visit one of the most famous cathedrals in the world: The Duomo of Santa Maria del Fiore and its external Campanile. In Oltrano, the Florence after the river, will allow you to discover places such as the Santa Maria dei Carmine square, the Boboli Gardens of the Pitti Palace or the entrance to the church of San Miniato al Monte.

Get to know the markets of Florence, enjoy a good Italian ice cream, try a glass of Chianti (one of the most famous wines in the region), its local dessert: Cantucci and vin santo (hard almond cookies) and one of its exquisite pizzas, for example in the restaurant “A casa mia”.

Driving a motorbike or scooter in Florence is a completely safe and unforgettable experience.