How do I book private transportation in Florence?

Send a message to the AYR Concierge concierge with your pickup location, destination, date, time and number of passengers. We confirm the vehicle and a trusted local chauffeur — usually within thirty minutes — and handle every detail until you arrive.

Can I arrange a last-minute private transfer in Florence?

Yes. Same-day requests in Florence are handled by our local partner network. Lead time is typically two to four hours, depending on the vehicle category and the time of day. Write to the concierge and we'll confirm availability immediately.

Is a Mercedes V-Class available in Florence?

Yes. The V-Class is the default choice in Florence for groups of three to seven passengers, for families travelling with luggage, and for transfers continuing on to Lake Como or other destinations. An S-Class executive sedan is available for one or two passengers who prefer a lower profile.

Can I book transportation in English, Italian, Arabic, Chinese or Spanish?

Yes. The concierge replies in your own language — English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese and Russian among others. Chauffeurs are briefed in advance on any language preferences.

Can I request transportation for multiple destinations during the same day?

Yes. Multi-stop itineraries are arranged as a single full-day or half-day chauffeur engagement. One vehicle, one driver, one quotation — your schedule is followed as it evolves through the day.

Can I request a chauffeur for an entire day in Florence?

Yes. Full-day chauffeur (typically up to ten hours, with overtime available) covers any combination of meetings, sightseeing, shopping or dining. The driver remains assigned to you throughout.

Rome Transportation Guide • 5 min read • 21 May 2025

Rome to Florence by car: when a chauffeur beats the train

The Frecciarossa is faster. The chauffeur is door-to-door. A practical comparison.

The high-speed train between Rome and Florence is faster city-centre to city-centre. The chauffeur is faster door-to-door, and considerably more private. For families with luggage, the comparison is rarely close.

AYR Concierge arranges single-vehicle transfers with rest stops in Orvieto or the Val d'Orcia.

Related essays

Rome Transportation Guide

Fiumicino: a long-haul arrival, handled quietly

Frequently asked

Private transportation, answered.

The Concierge

Need Private Transportation in Italy?

Whether you're travelling to Milan, Lake Como, Venice, Florence, Rome or Bologna, our Private Transportation Concierge can help you find the most suitable transportation solution for your journey.

Simply tell us

· Pickup location
· Destination
· Date and time
· Number of passengers

We assist travellers in more than 30 languages and connect them with trusted local transportation providers across Italy.

Just ask. We'll handle the rest.