Watercolour illustration of Florence — Florence

Florence holidays

Name: Florence
Address: IT

Renaissance city break where you stay inside a compact historic core packed with workshops and galleries.

33°C AugustBest Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep3–5 nightsDirect from London Gatwick

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At a glance

first-time Italy visitors
walkable city break
art and architecture focus
train-based Tuscany hub

Trip cost

10 nights in Florence≈ €1170–€1590 pp

Return flight: ≈€122
Stay: ≈€1130
Food & local: ≈€340

Includes the return fare from London Gatwick. An estimate, not a quote — each booking happens separately with its supplier. How we work this out.

Stays

Stays in Florence

From €75/night · Typical €180 · 56 stays · 10-night stay assumed

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Getting to Florence

AirportFlorence Airport, Peretola (FLR)
Transfer optionsTram, bus, taxi

Amerigo Vespucci Airport sits on the north-west outskirts of the city, with the T2 tram running directly to Piazza dell'Unità Italiana in about 22 minutes, plus buses and standard taxis at the terminal.

Flexible-date fares from London Gatwick

Aug€144Sep€122Oct€130

August from €144 return

Typical €289 · Direct · 10 nights

Tue 25 Aug

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September from €122 return cheapest

Direct · 2 nights

Wed 30 Sept

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October from €130 return

Direct · 2 nights

Fri 2 Oct

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Indicative, per traveller. You book with Aviasales.

Cheapest and typical return fare to Florence by month, from London Gatwick.

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Month	Lowest	Typical	Options
Aug	€144	€289	9
Sep	€122	—	2
Oct	€130	—	2

Areas of Florence

A few places people base themselves, and who each tends to suit.

Santa CroceHistoric eastern centre mixing locals and visitors, suits first-timers wanting lively streets close to major sights.
OltrarnoAcross the Arno with a more local feel, good for repeat visitors and those wanting evenings away from the busiest core.
Santa Maria NovellaPractical base near the main station, useful for onward rail travel and short trips where easy arrival matters.
San MarcoCentral area near the Accademia and Duomo, suits short stays focused on headline landmarks despite heavier crowds.
FiesoleHilltop town above Florence offering quieter evenings and views, best for visitors happy to commute into the centre.

When to go

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis, 2022–2024). Gold months are the best weather fit.

Best overall: June · July · August · September
Hottest: July · 34°C
Wettest: September · 141mm

Jan11°82mm
Feb13°75mm
Mar16°82mm
Apr19°79mm
May24°112mm
Jun29°59mm (good month)
Jul34°10mm (good month)
Aug33°43mm (good month)
Sep27°141mm (good month)
Oct23°137mm
Nov16°133mm
Dec12°112mm

What each season is like

Spring: Pleasant for walking with rising crowds around Easter and weekends; accommodation and museum queues start to build.
Summer: Very busy in the core with long daytime queues and limited shade; heat pushes many activities to early morning and late evening.
Autumn: Often a good compromise of lighter crowds and still-comfortable walking, though major exhibition periods and weekends can feel busy.
Winter: Quieter streets and lower demand, but some smaller businesses reduce hours and shorter daylight compresses sightseeing.

Compare Italy destinations

Still deciding? Other Italy destinations, with the same weather and typical-stay data behind them.

Destination	Aug	Typical stay
Catania	32°C	2–5 nights
Naples	31°C	3–6 nights
Rome	33°C	3–7 nights
Venice	30°C	2–4 nights

Good to know about Florence

Worth it for

Smaller and more walkable than Rome for a short, dense culture-focused stay.

Keep in mind

Historic core around the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio is heavily congested and noisy for much of the year.

Why go

Smaller and more walkable than Rome for a short, dense culture-focused stay.
Better base than Pisa or Bologna if you want day trips into Tuscany while still sleeping in a historic centre.
Suited to car-free travellers; you can arrive by air or rail and rely on walking and local transport.

Worth knowing

Historic core around the Duomo and Ponte Vecchio is heavily congested and noisy for much of the year.
Driving and parking are restricted; a car is more hindrance than help inside the city.
Accommodation and food in the very centre are priced at a premium compared with less touristy Italian cities.