Removals to
Florence

Florence offers a combination of historic city living, established residential neighbourhoods and easy access to the wider Tuscan countryside. For people relocating from the UK, it provides a more compact alternative to cities such as Rome and Milan, while still offering international schools, good healthcare, universities and excellent rail connections across Italy.

Popular Areas

Central neighbourhoods such as Santa Croce, Santo Spirito and San Niccolò put residents close to Florence’s historic centre, restaurants and cultural attractions, although properties are often apartments in older buildings where parking and vehicle access can be restricted.

For families and those looking for quieter surroundings, Campo di Marte, Gavinana and Coverciano offer more residential environments. Fiesole, in the hills overlooking Florence, is another attractive option for those wanting more space and a less urban setting while remaining close to the city.

Schools and Education

Florence has Italian state and private schools alongside international and bilingual education for families relocating from overseas. The International School of Florence is one of the established options for international families, while the city also attracts students from around the world through its universities and international study programmes.

As with Milan, it is worth considering the location of a child’s school before choosing a property, particularly if living outside central Florence.

Healthcare

Florence has a strong healthcare network through Italy’s Servizio Sanitario Nazionale (SSN) as well as private medical facilities. Careggi University Hospital is one of the principal hospital complexes serving Florence and the wider Tuscany region.

Private doctors and English-speaking medical professionals are also available, which can be helpful for people newly arriving from the UK while completing their Italian healthcare registration.

Property and City-Centre Access

Florence’s historic character creates some practical considerations when choosing a home. Central properties are frequently located in older apartment buildings with narrow staircases, smaller lifts or no lift at all, while some streets provide very limited space for removal vehicles.

The historic centre also has an extensive ZTL restricted traffic zone. For removals into central Florence, vehicle access and parking therefore need to be considered in advance rather than assuming a removal van can simply park outside the property.

Restaurants and Lifestyle

Florence has a strong local food culture, from traditional trattorias and neighbourhood markets to modern restaurants and wine bars. Tuscan dishes tend to emphasise simple regional ingredients, with bistecca alla Fiorentina among the city’s best-known specialities.

The city’s relatively compact size means restaurants, museums, historic sites and shopping areas are often within walking distance, while the surrounding Tuscan countryside provides a very different environment just outside Florence.

Getting Around and Transport Links

Florence is compact enough for many everyday journeys to be made on foot, with tram and bus services connecting the centre with residential districts and surrounding areas.

Firenze Santa Maria Novella provides high-speed rail connections to Bologna, Milan, Rome and Naples. Florence Airport serves European destinations, while Pisa International Airport provides additional options, including connections useful for travel between Tuscany and the UK.

The Tuscan Countryside

One of the biggest attractions of living in Florence is the countryside immediately beyond the city. Chianti, the hills around Fiesole and numerous smaller Tuscan towns and villages are within easy reach.

Properties outside Florence can offer considerably more space, but rural and hillside locations can also have narrow roads, steep approaches and restricted access for larger removal vehicles. This is something worth checking when planning a move to a country property in the Florence area.

How often do you run part-load removals to Florence?

We provide regular part-load and groupage services between the UK and Italy. Florence fits naturally into our Italian routes as we generally make deliveries in northern Italy first before working our way south through the country.

For return moves, we make collections as we work our way back north towards the UK.

How long does a dedicated van from the UK to Florence take?

A dedicated van to Florence normally takes around 2–3 days from collection in the UK. Because the vehicle is allocated specifically to your move, we travel directly rather than making the multiple deliveries associated with a groupage service.

Customs clearance, drivers’ hours, traffic and access at the delivery property can affect the exact arrival time.

Can you deliver into the historic centre of Florence?

Yes, but central Florence requires careful planning. Much of the historic centre is covered by ZTL traffic restrictions, and there are streets where parking or access for a removal vehicle can be difficult.

We ask for the full access details before your move so we can establish whether the main vehicle can reach the property or whether alternative arrangements, such as a smaller shuttle vehicle, are required.

What if my Florence apartment has no lift?

That’s not unusual in older Florentine buildings. Tell us the floor level, staircase width, lift availability and approximate distance from the vehicle to the property when requesting your quotation.

Upper-floor properties, narrow staircases or a long carry from the vehicle can require additional time or manpower, so it is much better for us to know about these before moving day.

If I book a dedicated van to Florence, does weight matter?

Yes. Our dedicated vans can carry approximately 1,000 kg, so we have to consider weight as well as the physical volume of your belongings.

A load containing lots of books, tools, records, gym equipment or other heavy items may reach the vehicle’s weight limit before the available load space is full. Let us know if your move contains an unusually high proportion of heavy items.

Where do you clear customs before delivering to Florence?

For Italian moves requiring customs attendance, we have a customs partner in Varese in northern Italy. This is well positioned for our vehicles entering Italy before we continue south towards destinations such as Florence.

Used household effects are generally straightforward to clear when the correct documentation is prepared. New goods can require additional customs procedures, so it is important to tell us if your shipment includes new or recently purchased items.

Is part-load suitable if I’m only moving a few items to Florence?

Yes. A part-load service can be particularly economical if you’re moving boxes, personal belongings or a smaller amount of furniture and don’t need an entire vehicle.

Your goods share vehicle space with other customers moving along our Italian route, so you need to be more flexible about dates than you would with a dedicated service.

Can you deliver to properties outside Florence and in the surrounding countryside?

Yes. We cover Florence as well as surrounding towns, villages and rural properties. However, access becomes particularly important with Tuscan country properties.

Narrow lanes, steep approaches, tight gateways and restricted turning space can prevent a larger removal vehicle from reaching some houses. If you are unsure about access, photographs or videos of the approach can help us plan the delivery.

I’m buying a property in Tuscany but need my belongings delivered on a fixed date. Should I use groupage?

If the delivery date is critical, a dedicated service is usually the better option. Groupage keeps costs down by combining several customers’ moves, but this means collection and delivery dates need to remain more flexible.

With a dedicated vehicle, we can plan the journey around your individual move and provide a much more specific schedule.

Can you collect in Florence for a move back to the UK?

Yes. We handle Florence-to-UK removals as well as UK-to-Florence moves. On groupage trips, we generally make our Italian deliveries as we travel south and then collect UK-bound loads as we work our way back north.

A dedicated vehicle can also be arranged if you require a specific collection date or a faster direct service.