As a consequence of constantly increasing hotel prices in recent years, self-catering apartment rentals have become a popular alternative for people choosing to have a holiday in Florence. You can find a two bedroom apartment to rent for the price of a two to three-star hotel double room in central Florence, well located for all tourist attractions. Many of the online travel agencies now are specialising also in offering a whole package. Such a holiday package would include a apartment rental, a rental car and pickup from the airport. UK travel agencies have found there is a great demand for bookings of vacation packages, including self-catering accommodation and cheap flights.

Bear in mind that when you book your hotel accommodation with cheaper places and you will be arriving late in the afternoon or in the evening, that it might be a good idea to call the hotel and let them know when about you will be arriving, if the hotel reservation manager of a budget hotel thinks you won’t show up he will be very tempted to book your room for someone else just in case you do not show up anymore. But this happens only with really cheap hotels in Florence and other very cheap places and only when you do not let them know that you might be arriving very late on your first day of stay.