Park & Ride Villa Costanza
park-and-ride
Uscita Villa Costanza, A1, 50018 Scandicci FI, Italy
Paid
Open 24h
- Price notes
- Cheap paid Park & Ride — a guest cites about €5 for four-and-a-half hours, plus €1.50 for the T1 tram into the centre. The car park itself can fill (drivers then use the free street parking nearby), and there is a 24-hour barrier, free toilets and a taxi rank. Take everything out of the car — reviewers warn of thieves at the lot.
- Walk to centre
- 86 min
Parcheggio Villa Costanza is the big “drive and tramway” Park & Ride right where the A1 motorway meets Florence, at the southern terminus of the T1 tram — and for a day trip it is the answer to the whole ZTL problem. As one reviewer puts it: “great find for getting into Florence. Don’t try to drive in, the ZTL zones will get you.” You park, walk to the tram “always available right in front of the exit,” buy a €1.50 ticket and reach the centre in about 20 minutes. Guests cite tiny prices — “€5 for the parking plus €1.50 for the ticket” for half a day — and praise the “free bathrooms” and easy kiosk payment. Two honest catches: the lot itself “is limited” and can fill (people then use the free streets nearby), and reviewers are emphatic about theft — “do not leave anything visible in your car, or risk being hit by thieves. Nothing!” Ignore any unofficial “helper” in the traffic circle. For the cheapest, fine-proof way to visit, this is it.
Good to know
- Don’t drive into the centre — park here and take the T1 tram (~€1.50, ~20 minutes).
- About €5 for four-plus hours; the lot can fill, so arrive earlier or use the free streets nearby.
- Leave nothing visible in the car — reviewers repeatedly warn of thieves at the lot.
Pros
- Far cheaper than a central garage, and zero ZTL risk
- T1 tram into the centre right outside, ~20 minutes
- Open 24 hours, with free toilets; no height barrier for tall vehicles
Cons
- The tram leg adds ~20 minutes each way
- The lot can fill up; theft from cars is reported
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to visit Florence by car?
Park at Villa Costanza, the Park & Ride at the A1 motorway exit, and take the T1 tram into the centre — about €5 for the parking and €1.50 for the tram, versus €25–40 a day for a central garage. It also keeps you well clear of the ZTL cameras.
How do I get into the centre from Villa Costanza?
The T1 tram terminus is right outside the car park; buy a €1.50 ticket at the office and you reach the station and the edge of the centre in about 20 minutes. The lot is open 24 hours, but take everything out of the car, as thefts are reported.