Safety Guide

Avoid Taxi Scams at Florence-Peretola Airport

Florence airport scam warnings for 2026 — how the scams work, where to avoid, and the official taxi + ride-share options to use instead.

FLREURUpdated 2026-08

The main scam at FLR

Florence taxi flat rate to central: €22 (or €25 to Duomo/Santa Croce, both official). Anything more is scam. Confirm rate + destination BEFORE boarding.

Do

  • Use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals
  • Use Uber / Grab / Bolt / Careem / DiDi if available (app-based, fixed price)
  • Insist on the meter or agreed fixed rate BEFORE entering the vehicle
  • Verify the driver's license plate matches your receipt
  • Pre-book a transfer for zero scam risk (see below)

Don't

  • Never accept rides from drivers approaching you inside arrivals
  • Never enter a taxi without confirming meter/price first
  • Avoid taxi ranks OUTSIDE the official signposted zone
  • Do not pay in cash without seeing the meter reading
  • Never hand over your passport or luggage to hold as "security"

Official safe options at FLR

Florence taxi (€22 flat)
taxi
Cost: €22 flat rate
Time: 15-25 min

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer — zero scam risk

The safest option for first-time visitors to Florence: driver meets you inside arrivals with your name, price locked before you fly, no queues, no negotiation.

Getting out of Florence (FLR)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

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Frequently asked

How do I avoid taxi scams at Florence-Peretola Airport?
Florence taxi flat rate to central: €22 (or €25 to Duomo/Santa Croce, both official). Anything more is scam. Confirm rate + destination BEFORE boarding.
What is the official taxi rank at Florence-Peretola Airport?
The official Florence airport taxi options are: Florence taxi (€22 flat) (€22 flat rate, 15-25 min).
Is Uber safer than a taxi at Florence-Peretola Airport?
App-based ride-share (Uber, Grab, Careem, Bolt or similar depending on region) is generally the safest option for tourists at Florence-Peretola Airport — pricing is locked before pickup, no negotiation, driver + vehicle details are recorded. If ride-share is unavailable, use the OFFICIAL prepaid taxi counter inside arrivals (not lobby touts).
Should I pre-book a transfer from Florence-Peretola Airport?
Pre-booking a fixed-price airport transfer eliminates all scam risk: no queues, no negotiation, driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price is locked before you fly. This is the most tourist-friendly option, especially for first-time visitors to Florence.