Planning a Campervan Trip from Florence

Quick summary: A Tuscany campervan trip from Florence starts with three choices: a pickup, a vehicle compact enough for hill-town roads, and the season. Italian autostrade are tolled and fast, while country roads wind through vineyards. Historic centers are ZTL zones, so plan to park outside the walls, and book campsites ahead for summer in your campervan or motorhome.

At a glance
Pickups	Florence, airports, Lucca, Pistoia, Bologna
License	Car license up to 3,500 kg; C1 above
ZTL zones	Avoid driving into historic centers
Roads	Tolled autostrade and free superstrade
Busy times	Summer and holidays
Tours	Small-group tours

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Which planning guides are available?

Guide	Covers
Florence pickup	City, airport and railway station pickups
Pisa and other pickups	Pisa, Lucca, Pistoia, Bologna, Perugia, Rome
Choosing a campervan	Size, license and features
Driving in Italy and ZTL zones	Tolls, ZTLs, hill towns
Campsites and sosta camper	Where to stay overnight
Weather and seasons	When to go

What paperwork does an RV in Italy require?

Your license, an International Driving Permit if your license is from outside the EU, a passport and a credit card. Confirm cross-border permission if you’ll leave Italy.

When should you book?

Several months ahead for summer, especially for automatic vehicles and coastal campsites.

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Frequently Asked Questions