What are the best designer outlets in Italy?

When you’ve got Italian designers on the brain, but can’t burn more on that handbag than you did on your flight over here, there’s a solution: Italy’s best outlet malls.

Outlet shopping malls are scattered throughout Italy, many of them on the outskirts of big cities like Florence, Milan and Rome. They can be a little bit of a hike to get to, so they’re not the most time-effective thing to do. But when you gotta shop, you gotta shop!

Which are the best, and how do you get there? We’ll tell you.

Italy’s best outlet malls

Florence

The Mall

It’s got: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Dior, Ermenegildo Zegna, Fendi, Armani, Gucci, Pucci, Ferragamo, Valentino, and more.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday. 10:00am –  7:00pm During the summer months of June, July and August, The Mall may have seasonal opening hours from 10.00am – 8:00pm

Location: Europa 8, Leccio-Reggello.

To get there from Florence:

• By car (30 mins), take the A1 motorway toward Rome and take the exit marked Incisa; stay right until Leccio, and after passing the center, you’ll see The Mall on the left.
• By train (35 mins + 5 mins taxi), take the train from Santa Maria Novella to Rignano sull’Arno, then take a taxi, pre-book if possible to ensure avaiability. 
• By public bus: Take the Florence SITA bus from Via Santa Caterina da Siena 17, near the train station. Buses leave at 8:30, 9, 11, 12:35 Mon-Sat. and 3pm Mon-Sun. By shuttle: Call 055 8657775 to arrange a pickup at your hotel. 

The Space Luxury Outlet 

It’s got: the Prada line stores, with regularly changing stock from Prada, Miu Miu, Helmut Lang, Prada Sport and Church. 

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 10:30am-7:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-7:30pm, and Sunday 10:30am-6:30pm.

Location: Via Levanella Becorpi, Localita Levanella, S.S 69, Montevarchi.

To get there from Florence:

• By car (50 mins), take the A1 motorway toward Rome and take the exit marked Valdarno; take the 1A to Via Poggilupi/SP11, then a right to Strada Lungo l’Arno/SP59 and then a left to Strada d/Arno/SR69. Turn left onto Via Levanella Becorpi.
• By train (35 or 55 mins + 5 mins taxi), take the train from Santa Maria Novella or Campo di Marte to Montevarchi, then grab a taxi.

For more info: The phone number is 055 9789481.

Fendi

It’s got: Everything Fendi.

Opening hours: This is not a standard outlet mall. It is more of a private outlet-style store, therefore public access rules can change or be restricted. Call in advance for details.

Location: Via Pian dell’Isola 66/33, Rignano sull’Arno, Reggello.

To get there from Florence:

• By car (35 mins), take the A1 toward Rome, get off at Incisa, and take a right toward Pian dell’Isola.
• By train (25-35 mins + 10 min walk), take the train from Campo di Marte or Santa Maria Novella, then walk or take taxi to the outlet.

For more info: The phone number is 055 834981.

Dolce & Gabbana

It’s got: Two floors of D&G shoes and clothing, including past collections and samples.

Opening hours: Call in advance to confirm opening details as it may be closed to the public at certain times of the year. 

Location: Via S. Maddalena 49, Pian dell’Isola Rignano sull’Arno.

To get there from Florence:

• By car (30 mins), take the A1 south toward Rome and get off at the Incisa exist. Turn right and follow the SS 69. Follow signs to the outlet.
• By train (30 or 40 mins + 5 min taxi), take the train from Santa Maria Novella or Campo di Marte to Incisa, then take a taxi.

For more info: The phone number is 055 8331300.

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Milan

If shopping after your day tour through Milan’s fashionable Brera district isn’t enough, try some of Milan’s nearby outlet malls to get your shopping fix. 

Serravalle Designer Outlet

It’s got: 180 stores, including Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Calvin Klein, Trussardi, and Guess.

Opening Hours: 10.00am – 9.00pm daily.

Location: Via della Moda 1, Serravalle Scrivia.

To get there from Milan:

• By car (1 hour), take the A7 toward Genova/Bologna/Venezia and take exit Serravalle Scrivia.
• By train (1 hour 20 mins + 10 min taxi), take the train from Milano Centrale to Arquata Scrivia, then a taxi to the outlet.
• By shuttle bus, take the 10am bus from Milano Foro Bonaparte with Zani Viaggi, 20 euros return (call 02 867 131).

For more info: The phone number is 0143 609000. or visit Serravalle Designer Outlet (which is run by the McArthur Glen outlet chain).

FoxTown Factory Store

It’s got: 160 stores, including Armani, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Prada, Valentino, Versace, and La Perla.

Opening hours: every day from 11.00am – 7.00pm

Location: Via A. Maspali 18, Mendrisio, Switzerland. Please note, non-EU customs and VAT refund rules apply.

To get there from Milan:

• If you go by car,  you’ll have to complete paperwork, and you may have to buy a annual permit once you cross the border into Switzerland.
• By train (1 hr), take the train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Chiasso, Switzerland, then take a shuttle bus or taxi (10 mins) to the outlet.
• By shuttle bus (40 mins), take the Zani Viaggi bus from central Milan, 20 euros return (call 02 867 131).

For more info: The phone number is +41 (0)848 828888. Click here for more information on the FoxTown Factory Store.

Il Salvagente

It’s got: Selections from various designers in one store, including Alberta Ferretti, Armani, Balenciaga, Burberry, Cavalli, Chloe, Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Prada and Versace.

Opening hours: Monday from 3.00pm – 7:30pm, Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00am – 7:30pm,  Sunday hours are 11.00am – 7.00pm

Location: Via Fratelli Bronzetti 16, Milan central.

To get there: 

• By bus: Take the public bus number 60 or 62 to the Bronzetti-Archimede stop, or bus number 92 to the Piceno stop.

For more info: The phone number is 0276 110328. Click here for more information on Il Salvagente.

Armani Outlet Vertemate

It’s got: Everything Armani.

Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10.00am -2.00pm and 3.00pm – 7.00pm. Closed on Sundays.

Location: Via Provinciale per Bregnano, 12, Vertemate con Minoprio.

To get there from Milan:

• By car (40 mins), take the A9 toward Lake Como, take exit Fino Mornasco for the SP27, turn right onto the SS35, and take exit 1A for Via Provinicale per Bregnano.
• By train (40 mins + 15 mins taxi), take the train from Milano Nord Cadona station to Fino Mornasco, then a taxi to the outlet.

For more info: The phone number is 031 887373.

Rome

Castel Romano Designer Outlet

It’s got: 140 stores, including Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Furla, and Patrizia Pepe.

Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 10.00am – 8.00pm and Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10.00am – 9.00pm

Location: Via Ponte di Piscina Cupa, 64, Castel Romano.

To get there from Rome:

• By car (20 mins), take the SS 148 south toward Pomezia and take the Castel Romano exit.
• By shuttle bus (40 mins), take the bus from Via Marsala just outside the Termini station, at 10am, 12:30pm, or 3pm, for 13 euros round-trip. Please note: Shuttle times/prices may vary (seasonal updates are common)
• By pick-up service (30 minutes), 29 euros return, you can be picked up right at your hotel by calling 3490836551 the day before your trip.
• By train – trains in rome 

For more info: The telephone number is 0650 50050. Or visit Castel Romano Designer Outlet, run by the McArthur Glen outlet group.

Valmontone Outlet

It’s got: More High Street than designer stores, including Calvin Klein, Intimissimi, Clarks, Ethic, Sisley, and Baldinini.

Opening hours: Monday to Fridayfrom 10.00am – 8.00pm. And 10.00am-9.00pm on weekends.

Location: Via della Pace, Pascolaro, Valmontone.

To get there from Rome:

• By car (45 mins), take the A1 toward Napoli, then the E45 to San Cesareo and exit at Valmontone.
• By shuttle (50 mins), take the shuttle from the Terracafe at Via Marsala 29 outside Termini at 10am, 5 euros return (call 06 45473194). Please note: Shuttle schedules/prices may be subject to change.

For more info: The telephone number is 06 959949. Click here for more information on the Valmontone Outlet.

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Important Information

We’ve used the most current information available, but opening times and exact stores can change! Please call ahead, or check official websites before visiting to make sure that you won’t miss out on your favorite stores).

FAQs – Italy’s best outlet malls

Are designer outlets in Italy really cheaper than regular stores?

Yes, but it depends on what you’re buying. Most outlets offer discounts of 30% to 70% on past-season collections, samples, or overstock items. However, not everything is a bargain, and sizes can be limited. If you’re flexible and willing to browse, you can find excellent deals—especially at larger outlets near Florence, Milan, and Rome.

What’s the best time of year to visit outlet malls in Italy?

The best times to shop are during additional sale periods, typically in January–February and July–August, when outlets may apply extra discounts on already reduced prices. Weekdays are also a smart choice, as weekends can get busy with both locals and tourists, especially at popular destinations like Serravalle Designer Outlet.

Can tourists claim VAT refunds when shopping at outlets in Italy?

Yes, non-EU visitors can usually claim VAT refunds (around 10–15%) on eligible purchases, even at outlet stores. To do this, ask for a tax-free form at the time of purchase and present it at the airport when leaving the EU. Just keep in mind that rules may differ slightly if you shop outside Italy, such as at FoxTown Factory Stores, where Swiss customs regulations apply.

Remember that once you’ve scratched the shopping itch, Florence, Milan, and Rome have a lot of other things to do. Check out some of our blogs on Florence, blogs on Milan, and blogs on Rome to get ideas for other experiences in these incredible cities.