Car Hire in Florence - Discover Tuscany with Rhino Car Hire
Car Hire in Florence, Italy
Car hire in Florence is ideal for travellers who want to explore beyond the historic city centre and discover Tuscany at their own pace. While Florence itself is compact, a rental car gives you easy access to rolling vineyards, medieval hill towns and the Tuscan coast. Rhino Car Hire offers affordable car hire in Florence with clear pricing, flexible rentals and a wide choice of vehicles.
Whether you’re visiting Florence for culture, a wedding, business, or starting a Tuscan road trip, hiring a car gives you complete freedom once you leave the city.
Why Hire a Car in Florence with Rhino Car Hire
• Cheap daily and long-term Florence car hire
• No hidden fees – transparent, upfront pricing
• Economy, automatic, SUV and family vehicles
• One-way car hire across Italy
• Trusted local and international suppliers
• 24/7 customer support and roadside assistance
Florence is the gateway to Tuscany, and a hire car is the easiest way to explore the region properly.
Car Hire Near Florence – Pick-Up Locations
You can collect your hire car from several convenient locations depending on your itinerary:
• Florence city centre locations
• Florence Airport (Peretola) 👉 View Florence Airport Car Hire →
• Pisa Airport – popular alternative with wider availability
• Rome city and Rome airports for one-way journeys
Many travellers choose to arrive in Florence by train and collect a car only when leaving the city to avoid ZTL restrictions.
Where to Go with Your Florence Hire Car
Florence is perfectly located for classic Tuscan road trips.
• Chianti wine region – vineyards, wineries and hill towns
• Siena – medieval centre and Piazza del Campo
• Pisa – Leaning Tower and coastal access
• Lucca – walled old town and countryside cycling
• San Gimignano – famous towers and rural views
• Val d’Orcia – UNESCO landscapes and thermal towns
A hire car allows flexible day trips without fixed train schedules.
One-Way Car Hire from Florence
One-way car hire from Florence is popular for Tuscany and wider Italy travel.
Common routes include:
• Florence to Rome
• Florence to Pisa Airport
• Florence to Milan
• Florence to Bologna
All one-way fees are clearly displayed during booking.
Driving in Florence and Tuscany
• Drive on the right
• Speed limits: 50 km/h urban, 90 km/h rural, 130 km/h motorways
• ZTL zones are strictly enforced in Florence city centre
• Use public car parks outside the historic core
• Rural Tuscan roads are scenic but narrow in places
Compact cars are best for towns, while SUVs suit countryside routes.
How to Book Car Hire in Florence
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Search online and choose Florence city or airport
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Select your vehicle type and rental dates
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View the full price upfront – no hidden charges
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Collect your car and start exploring Tuscany
Booking early is strongly recommended in spring, summer and wedding season.
Florence Car Hire FAQs
Do I need a car in Florence city?
No. Florence is walkable. Hire a car when leaving the city.
Is Florence Airport the best place to collect a car?
Yes for convenience. Pisa Airport often offers more choice and lower prices.
Are ZTL fines common in Florence?
Yes. Avoid driving into restricted zones without authorisation.
Is unlimited mileage included?
Most rentals include unlimited mileage – always confirm at booking.
Book Your Florence Car Hire Today
From Chianti vineyards to medieval hill towns and the Tuscan coast, Florence is the perfect starting point for a road trip. Rhino Car Hire makes car hire in Florence simple, flexible and affordable.
Book online today and explore Tuscany on your own terms.
Current Rental Rates in Florence
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 54.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 378.03 EUR from 24/08/2026
Citroen C3
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 55.62 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 389.40 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 56.73 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 397.16 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Avenger Electric
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 69.69 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 487.87 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat 500 Electric
2 Adults, 3 Doors
From 59.97 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 419.81 EUR from 24/08/2026
Peugeot 208 Electric
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 63.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 447.93 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 54.00 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 378.03 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat 500
4 Adults, 3 Doors
From 233.12 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1631.88 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat Panda Hybrid
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 58.41 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 408.87 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Compass
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 79.41 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 555.87 EUR from 24/08/2026
Ford Kuga
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 77.09 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 539.68 EUR from 24/08/2026
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 77.09 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 539.68 EUR from 24/08/2026
Audi A4 Estate
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 96.85 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 677.99 EUR from 24/08/2026
Audi Q5
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 99.65 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 697.55 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat Panda Hybrid
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 58.49 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 409.49 EUR from 24/08/2026
Audi A5
5 Adults, 4 Doors
From 94.95 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 664.67 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Compass
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 81.75 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 572.27 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Compass
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 112.12 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 784.88 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Renegade Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 102.28 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 715.96 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat Panda Hybrid
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 79.40 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 555.81 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Renegade Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 126.85 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 887.96 EUR from 24/08/2026
Fiat Panda Hybrid
5 Adults, 3 Doors
From 263.54 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 1844.81 EUR from 24/08/2026
Jeep Renegade Hybrid
5 Adults, 5 Doors
From 310.99 EUR/day
7 Days rental at 2176.93 EUR from 24/08/2026
🚗 Ready to hit the Tuscan roads?
Book your Florence car hire today and unlock Italy at your own pace!
Key Highlights for Car Hire at Florence: Making the Most of Your Journey.
- Explore Chianti's Vineyards: Take your rental car through the scenic hills of Chianti and savor world-class wines at local vineyards.
- Drive to Pisa's Leaning Tower: Easily reach the iconic Leaning Tower of Pisa from Florence with your car for a memorable day trip.
- Scenic Drives in Tuscany: Enjoy picturesque drives through the rolling Tuscan countryside, a treat only possible with a rental car.
- Artistic Treasures of Florence: Park up your car and visit renowned museums like the Uffizi Gallery and Galleria dell'Accademia.
- Medieval Towns Exploration: Roam charming medieval towns like San Gimignano and Siena, easily accessible with your rental car from Florence.
Florence - Popular Destinations
- Siena: Famous for its biannual Palio horse race and stunning medieval architecture.
- Pisa: Home to the iconic Leaning Tower and beautiful Romanesque buildings.
- Cinque Terre: A bit further afield, these five picturesque coastal villages offer stunning views.
- Cortona: Set on a hill overlooking Lake Trasimeno.
- Lucca: Renowned for its intact Renaissance-era city walls and beautiful historic center.
Our Most Popular Rated Local Car Rental Suppliers from Florence
9.0
No.1: LOCAUTO,
based on 7872 reviews
24 min (average wait time)
8.6
No.3: SICILY BY CAR,
based on 20097 reviews
20 min (average wait time)
8.6
No.2: ALAMO,
based on 5059 reviews
21 min (average wait time)
Florence car hire information
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9.0/10
Best Rated Agent:
Locauto
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€ 378.00
Average price:
(per week)
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€ 54.00
Best Price:
Per Week
Average prices per day in Florence
| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 78 |
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| February | € 75 |
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| March | € 82 |
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| April | € 90 |
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| May | € 86 |
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| June | € 94 |
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| July | € 109 |
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| August | € 110 |
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| September | € 103 |
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| October | € 82 |
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| November | € 63 |
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| December | € 92 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 77 |
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| February | € 77 |
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| March | € 87 |
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| April | € 89 |
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| May | € 90 |
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| June | € 81 |
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| July | € 105 |
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| August | € 99 |
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| September | € 91 |
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| October | € 86 |
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| November | € 57 |
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| December | € 88 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 157 |
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| February | € 159 |
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| March | € 169 |
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| April | € 189 |
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| May | € 179 |
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| June | € 170 |
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| July | € 198 |
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| August | € 218 |
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| September | € 194 |
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| October | € 144 |
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| November | € 157 |
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| December | € 173 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 101 |
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| February | € 99 |
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| March | € 108 |
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| April | € 114 |
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| May | € 114 |
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| June | € 125 |
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| July | € 139 |
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| August | € 134 |
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| September | € 124 |
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| October | € 99 |
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| November | € 88 |
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| December | € 126 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 121 |
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| February | € 118 |
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| March | € 155 |
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| April | € 198 |
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| May | € 196 |
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| June | € 167 |
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| July | € 214 |
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| August | € 243 |
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| September | € 202 |
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| October | € 180 |
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| November | € 152 |
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| December | € 171 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 58 |
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| February | € 60 |
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| March | € 63 |
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| April | € 74 |
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| May | € 73 |
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| June | € 75 |
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| July | € 92 |
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| August | € 93 |
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| September | € 71 |
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| October | € 69 |
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| November | € 46 |
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| December | € 66 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 180 |
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| February | € 180 |
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| March | € 169 |
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| April | € 185 |
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| May | € 184 |
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| June | € 204 |
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| July | € 222 |
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| August | € 214 |
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| September | € 203 |
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| October | € 193 |
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| November | € 175 |
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| December | € 209 |
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| Item | Percent |
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| January | € 78 |
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| February | € 82 |
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| March | € 87 |
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| April | € 72 |
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| May | € 77 |
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| June | € 105 |
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| July | € 110 |
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| August | € 107 |
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| September | € 104 |
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| October | € 86 |
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| November | € 60 |
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| December | € 88 |
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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices
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FAQs - How can we help?
There are always some points on which you are not sure when hiring a car, so we have done our best to answer the frequently asked questions. Just click this link and you will find the questions are sorted by category for easy navigation.
✅ Florence Car Hire – Local FAQs
📌 Where can I pick up my hire car in Florence?
We offer convenient pick-up locations throughout Florence, including:
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Santa Maria Novella Train Station (Firenze SMN)
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Downtown Florence (Via Borgognissanti and other central spots)
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Selected hotels and popular tourist areas
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Florence Airport (covered on our dedicated airport page)
Check your confirmation for exact pick-up details.
📌 Can I drive my hire car into the Florence city centre?
Florence’s historic centre has ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato) zones that restrict traffic to protect its heritage. Driving without a permit can result in fines.
👉 Tip: Park in designated car parks just outside the ZTL and explore the centre on foot.
📌 Is it easy to park in Florence?
Parking in Florence city centre can be limited. Use public car parks like Parcheggio Santa Maria Novella or Parcheggio Fortezza Fiera for hassle-free parking. Always check signs for hours and fees.
📌 What documents do I need to hire a car in Florence?
You’ll need:
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A valid driving licence (and International Driving Permit if required)
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A credit card in the main driver’s name
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Your booking confirmation and passport/ID
📌 Can I drive my Florence rental car to other regions of Italy?
Absolutely! Tuscany is perfect for road trips — visit Siena, Pisa, Chianti, Lucca, and the coast. Long drives to Rome, Venice, or Milan are also popular. Check with us about mileage limits.
📌 Can I take my Florence rental car abroad?
Many of our rentals allow cross-border travel to neighbouring countries like France or Switzerland. Always check when booking, as additional fees and documents may apply.
📌 Are toll roads common in Tuscany?
Yes — major motorways like the A1 Autostrada have tolls. Keep some cash or a card handy, or ask about a toll pass at pick-up.
📌 What insurance is included with my hire car?
Our rentals come with basic insurance as standard — usually including Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection. For extra peace of mind, we offer comprehensive coverage upgrades with reduced excess.
📌 How old do I need to be to hire a car in Florence?
The minimum age is usually 21–23, depending on the vehicle type and supplier. Drivers under 25 may incur a young driver surcharge.
📌 What should I do if I have a breakdown or an accident?
Contact our 24/7 customer support immediately — details are included in your booking. We’ll assist with roadside help or provide a replacement vehicle if needed.
🚗 Still Have Questions?
We’re here to help!
📞 Call us: +44(0)345 508 9845
📧 Email: info@rhinocarhire.com
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