Cheap Flights to Florence in November
Fares shown are modelled estimates, not live quotes.
Weather & Crowds in November
The least visited month outside January — prices drop, queues disappear, but it's grey and rainy more days than not. Good for museums, bad for outdoor photography.
Florence in November
The quietest month with the lowest prices outside January. The main drawback is persistent grey weather and rain; roughly 10 rainy days in the month. Museums are nearly empty and the city has an atmospheric, melancholy beauty that photographers love. Restaurants are back in full swing after summer (many locals come back from holiday mode) and reservations are easy to get.
Prices shown are estimates. Search Google Flights for current options and pricing.
Quick Reference
Daily Budget in Florence
$20 dorm bed at Plus Florence or Ostello Bello, $25 food (€3 lampredotto sandwich for lunch, €2 espresso, €12 trattoria dinner with house wine), $5 tram/bus passes, $25 one paid museum (many churches free)
$90 B&B or 3-star hotel in Oltrarno, $50 food (coffee and cornetto breakfast, proper sit-down lunch €15, dinner at Buca dell'Orafo €30 with wine), $15 transport including one taxi, $25 one major museum entry with booking fee
$250 Lungarno Collection property or Villa Cora room, $120 food (hotel breakfast, Enoteca Pinchiorri tasting menu or equivalent €120-200/person), $30 private transfers, $100 guided Uffizi or private David experience
Book the Uffizi and Accademia (David) through the official Firenze Musei website (firenzemusei.it) rather than third-party resellers — the booking fee is €4-5 vs €15-25 on Viator or GetYourGuide, and you pick your exact entry time. Do it the moment you know your Florence dates, even six weeks out in shoulder season. Also: the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo is criminally undervisited — it holds the original Ghiberti Baptistery doors (the 'Gates of Paradise'), Donatello's Mary Magdalene, and Michelangelo's unfinished Pietà Bandini, all for €18 with no lines most mornings. Many visitors spend more time at the Duomo exterior and skip this museum entirely.
Where to Stay
The neighborhood surrounding the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi — Florence's tourist bullseye. Hotels here command premium prices (€200-500/night for decent rooms) but you're steps from everything. Eating near the Duomo is overpriced; walk two blocks in any direction for better value.
The authentic Florentine neighborhood across the Arno river from the tourist core. Home to Palazzo Pitti, the Boboli Gardens, artisan workshops, and genuinely good restaurants like Buca Mario and Trattoria Sostanza. B&Bs run €80-150/night and you'll feel more like a resident than a tourist.
Centered around the Basilica di Santa Croce (Michelangelo's tomb is here) and the fantastic Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio, this neighborhood has the best balance of location, price, and local life. The Enoteca Borghese and countless wine bars keep evenings lively without being rowdy.
The student and market district around the Mercato Centrale and the Accademia. Budget hotels, hostels like Plus Florence, and dozens of affordable trattorias make this the practical choice for backpackers and frugal travelers. The leather market stalls here are touristy and aggressive — skip them.
A separate hilltop town 20 minutes by bus from the center (Bus 7 from SMN, €1.70) with stunning views over Florence. Villa San Michele and other luxury properties sit up here; it's impractical for budget travelers but magical for a splurge or a day excursion. Much cooler in summer than the city below.
Events & Festivals
Easter Sunday spectacle in Piazza del Duomo where a decorated wooden cart loaded with fireworks is ignited by a mechanical dove launched from the altar inside the cathedral. The tradition dates to the First Crusade and draws massive crowds; arrive by 9am for the 11am ignition to get a spot. It's genuinely spectacular and completely free.
A brutally violent 16th-century football-wrestling hybrid played in the white sand of Piazza Santa Croce by four neighborhood teams in June, with the final on June 24 (St. John's Day, Florence's patron saint). It's equal parts medieval spectacle and bare-knuckle brawl — players are shirtless, punches are legal, and it's utterly unlike anything you'll see anywhere else. Tickets sell fast via the city's official box office.
Florence's summer arts festival running June through September with outdoor cinema, concerts, and theater performances across parks, courtyards, and the Piazzale Michelangelo. Many events are free or under €10; the program changes yearly and is posted on estatedfiorentina.it in April.
A charming September 7th evening procession where Florentines and children carry hand-painted paper lanterns from Piazza di Santa Croce to Piazza della Santissima Annunziata. Low-key, local, and photogenic — exactly the kind of event that reminds you you're not just visiting a museum but an actual living city.
Held in Greve in Chianti (30 minutes south of Florence by car or bus) in mid-September, this is the main annual tasting event for Chianti Classico producers. Entry is around €25 and includes a wine glass; hundreds of producers pour their current and reserve vintages. Combine with a day in the Tuscan hills for the ideal late-September excursion.
Other Good Times to Visit Florence
Frequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Florence?
How much do flights to Florence cost in November?
What's the weather like in Florence in November?
How far in advance should I book flights to Florence in November?
Save a price alert for Florence
Fare reviews and notifications for Florence are paused while the fare feed moves to a new provider. You can save the route now.
Your saved route will be waiting when fare reviews resume.
Create a price alert