Florence Parking Guide & Map

Live Florence Parking Garage Availability

The ZTL & Parking

Before you think about parking, you must understand the ZTL. The Zona a Traffico Limitato is a large restricted traffic zone covering the entire historic center of Florence on both sides of the Arno river. Only residents with special permits and authorized vehicles (emergency, public transit, etc.) may drive within it. The boundaries are enforced by cameras 24 hours a day, and the fines are automatic -- meaning your license plate is scanned, and a fine can land in your mailbox weeks after your trip.

Florence has expanded its traffic control significantly in recent years. As of April 1, 2025, the city launched the Green Shield (Scudo Verde) -- a broader environmental traffic zone covering approximately 38 km² of the urban area, monitored by 77 CCTV cameras that scan every vehicle entering the city, roughly 260,000 per day. The Green Shield bans older, more polluting vehicles from large parts of the city, not just the historic center.

The restrictions phase in over time:

• Currently banned (as of 2025): Euro 0-2 diesel cars; Euro 0-2 petrol cars; Euro 0-2 motorbikes/scooters
• From 2026: Restrictions extend to Euro 3 diesel, Euro 3 petrol, and additional goods vehicles and motorbikes

Video: How and Where To Park in Florence

The audio on this video is not the best but it is very thorough:

Street Parking in Florence

If you're willing to walk 10 to 20 minutes to the sights, street parking along the outer ring roads and lungarni (riverside streets) can save you money. The key is understanding the color-coded system and the rules.

Color-Coded Parking Lines

Blue lines: Paid parking. Pay at the nearest parcometro (pay station), get a ticket, and leave it on your dashboard. Rates vary but are typically €1-2/hour. Always check the posted signs for hours of enforcement.
White lines: Reserved for residents with a permit. Parking here without a permit will result in a fine -- do not use these spaces.
Yellow lines: Reserved for disabled parking (Disabled badge required).

Always check local signs for street-cleaning schedules. Cars parked on streets during scheduled cleaning are towed - and retrieval is time-consuming and expensive.

Best Street Parking Areas

Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia: near Santa Croce/The Uffizi; less than 10 minutes' walk to the main sights. Do not continue past the traffic light at the Biblioteca Nazionale - this marks the ZTL entry point!
Viali di Circonvallazione (ring road): Between Piazza Beccaria and Lungarno della Zecca Vecchia there is blue-line street parking with good access to the eastern center.
Torre della Zecca: A small parking area right at this tower, before the Lungarno begins.
Lungarno del Tempio, Lungarno Cellini, Lungarno Ferrucci: South side of the Arno, near Piazza Ferrucci and Ponte San Niccolò. Excellent for walkers heading to Santa Croce or the Uffizi.
Porta San Frediano: close to the Ponte alle Grazie, on the south side of the Arno, good for Santa Croce and into the Oltrarno (Santo Spirito area).

Florence Parking Apps & Smart Technology

FiPark, The Official App
The essential app for anyone parking in Florence is FiPark, the official application of Firenze Parcheggi S.p.A. It shows real-time availability across all public garages, locations, pricing, and facility details.

Available on App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) Website: fipark.com Check availability before you leave your hotel or approach the city -- garages fill up fast on busy days

Payment Options at Fipark Garages (2025 Upgrade)
Following a comprehensive 2025 technology upgrade, Fipark garages have moved to a fully digital system. You no longer need a paper ticket:

• Cameras at all 59 entry/exit points automatically read your license plate
• Automatic billing via Telepass, UnipolMove, or the Bmove app
• 43 contactless payment stations for credit/debit card payment at exit (no cash required)
• EV charging: 36 electric vehicle charging stations are integrated across the network

Other Useful Apps & Resources

• myparking.eu: Allows advance booking at several Florence garages near SMN station. Visit myparking.eu for reservation options.
• Google Maps Florence: Useful for navigating to garages, though always cross-reference with FiPark for real-time availability
• Bus navigation: Once parked, use the Autolinee Toscane app (at bus, available on iOS and Android) to plan routes and buy tickets -- or use Google Maps or Moovit for real-time navigation. Visit at-bus.it for routes, schedules, and fares.