Is there a dialysis center in Florence?

Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Florence: AOU Careggi — Emodialisi and Centro Dialisi IFCA — Ulivella e Glicini.

How much does holiday dialysis cost in Florence?

If you're paying privately, expect roughly $150–$300 per haemodialysis session in Italy. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.

Can I use my EHIC or GHIC for dialysis in Florence?

Yes, at public units and at private units contracted to the national health system, as long as you arrange the sessions with the unit before you travel. Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.

Which airport is closest to Florence?

Florence (FLR), or Pisa (PSA) about an hour away. Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.

What is the emergency number in Florence?

Call 112 for an ambulance in Florence (ambulance, police and fire). You can also reach the ambulance service directly on 118. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.

Can I rent a wheelchair in Florence?

Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Florence rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.

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Dialysis in Florence, Italy

Travelling to Florence and need holiday dialysis while you're there? Below are 2 dialysis centers in and near Florence. Tell us your dates and we'll confirm availability and book your sessions.

Dialysis centers in Florence

Centers we've identified in or near Florence. Confirm availability and details directly — Dialysis Go verifies and books your session as part of arranging your visit.

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Dialysis abroad only works if you're covered for it. Check each policy's wording on pre-existing conditions before you rely on it.

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AOU Careggi — Emodialisi
Via delle Oblate 1, Padiglione 12 DEAS, 50134 Firenze
Tel: 055 794 9268
24-hour hemodialysis service at Florence's main university hospital.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Hotel Careggi — 7.8/10 (1,564 reviews), 1.7 km away
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Centro Dialisi IFCA — Ulivella e Glicini
Private accredited dialysis center in Florence.
Highest-rated hotel nearby: Albergo Sonia — 7.9/10 (468 reviews), 0.6 km away
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Planning dialysis in Florence

Centers listed: 2
Typical cost per session: $150–$300 (if paying privately)
Peak season: April–October
Nearest airport: Florence (FLR), or Pisa (PSA) about an hour away
Language: Italian

Costs are indicative ranges for Italy, not quotes. Estimate your whole trip.

Who pays for dialysis in Florence?

EU/EEA and Swiss residents: a valid EHIC covers dialysis at public units in Italy, and at private units contracted to the national health system, on the same terms as local patients. The session still has to be arranged with the unit before you travel.
UK residents: the UK GHIC (or a UK EHIC that hasn't expired) works the same way for state-provided dialysis. Ask the unit to confirm it accepts GHIC when you book.
Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.
US Medicare patients: Original Medicare generally does not pay for dialysis outside the US. Some Medicare Advantage and private plans include limited cover abroad, so check yours before you go.

When to book

Book 6–8 weeks ahead, or 3 months ahead for summer. Many Italian units ask for your paperwork well before the first session, so send it early. Peak season in Florence: April–October.

Emergency numbers in Florence

In an emergency, call 112 for an ambulance. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and which unit treats you, and keep your access details and medication list with you.

112Ambulance, police and fire

Ambulance (direct): 118
Police: 113
Fire: 115

112 is free and works from any mobile or landline across the EU, including foreign phones on roaming.

What the unit in Florence will ask for

Your current dialysis prescription (dialyser, dry weight, access, anticoagulation).
Blood results from the last 4–6 weeks, including virology (hepatitis B and C, HIV).
Records from your last few sessions and a current medication list.
A referral or fit-to-travel letter from your nephrologist.
An MRSA screen and recent ECG, if the unit asks for them.

Each unit has its own list — read the full travel guide or check entry requirements for Italy.

Wheelchair rental in Florence

Long days, dialysis fatigue and unfamiliar streets add up. Renting a wheelchair or mobility scooter for your stay in Florence saves your energy for the things you came to do.

Book a few weeks ahead in peak season and ask for delivery to your hotel, so the chair is waiting when you arrive.
Tell the supplier your weight, seat width and how you'll use it — a lightweight folding chair for taxis, or a power chair or scooter for longer distances.
Ask your airline for free wheelchair assistance at both airports when you book your flight; it's separate from renting a chair for your stay.
Check the dialysis unit and your hotel have step-free access, and whether the unit can lend a chair between the entrance and your station.

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Dialysis in Florence: common questions

Is there a dialysis center in Florence?: Yes. We list 2 dialysis centers in and near Florence: AOU Careggi — Emodialisi and Centro Dialisi IFCA — Ulivella e Glicini.
How much does holiday dialysis cost in Florence?: If you're paying privately, expect roughly $150–$300 per haemodialysis session in Italy. The clinic sets the exact price, and we confirm it with you before anything is booked.
Can I use my EHIC or GHIC for dialysis in Florence?: Yes, at public units and at private units contracted to the national health system, as long as you arrange the sessions with the unit before you travel. Everyone else, or at a private unit outside the public system: you pay per session and claim back through your travel insurance or home insurer where your policy allows.
How far ahead should I book dialysis in Florence?: Book 6–8 weeks ahead, or 3 months ahead for summer. Many Italian units ask for your paperwork well before the first session, so send it early. Peak season in Florence is april–October.
Which airport is closest to Florence?: Florence (FLR), or Pisa (PSA) about an hour away. Try to book your first session within a day or two of landing so you don't go too long between treatments.
What is the emergency number in Florence?: Call 112 for an ambulance in Florence (ambulance, police and fire). You can also reach the ambulance service directly on 118. Tell the operator you're on dialysis and keep your access details and medication list with you.
Can I rent a wheelchair in Florence?: Yes — mobility equipment suppliers in and around Florence rent manual wheelchairs, power chairs and scooters by the day or week, and many deliver to your hotel. Book ahead in peak season, and ask your airline separately for free wheelchair assistance at the airport.

Public and private units across the country. Rome, Florence and the coastal resorts routinely take visiting patients in summer. Holiday dialysis across Italy.