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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Florence travel guide

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You're Going to Love Florence

With a population of 39,319, Florence is a must-see destination in Alabama, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Florence deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Florence

Florence in August
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Florence in August
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Florence in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Florence, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Florence

Plane

When flying to Florence, you’ll arrive at Florence Muscle Shoals (MSL), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Florence departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Florence is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 107 miles from Florence. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Plane

When flying to Florence, you’ll arrive at Florence Muscle Shoals (MSL), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Florence departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 14h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Florence is to pick up a car rental from Nashville, which is about 107 miles from Florence. You’ll find branches of Turo and NU Car, among others, in Nashville.

Airports near Florence

HSVHuntsville
TUPTupelo Lemons Municipal
MKLJackson Mckellar Field

Airlines serving Florence

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,174 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Florence

Most booked hotels in Florence

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Residence Inn by Marriott Florence
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 175 reviews)
$152+
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Renaissance Shoals Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 327 reviews)
$263+
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Comfort Suites Florence Shoals Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 508 reviews)
$140+
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Best Western Plus Tuscumbia/Muscle Shoals Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 409 reviews)
$126+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Muscle Shoals Florence
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 727 reviews)
$69+
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The Stricklin Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 248 reviews)
$217+
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Renting a car in Florence

Renting a car in Florence costs $88 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Florence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Florence is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Florence costs $88 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Florence (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Florence is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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