Taxi in Rome - Dos and Don'ts from a local - Tips you MUST know!

Are you wondering how to get a taxi in Rome? Which app to use? How to get from Fiumicino airport into Rome city center and to your hotel? How much a taxi should cost in Rome? If you should tip? How not to get ripped off?

In this video, I answer all these questions!

Take it from me - after more than 20 years living in Rome, I know all the best tips and tricks for getting a taxi, how much you can expect to pay, and much more.

Find out what NOT to do when you want to get a taxi in Rome, and what to do if you think you are being ripped off. Watch now!

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⌚ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:00 How to get a taxi in Rome
01:50 What to do if there are no taxis?
02:48 How to find a taxi rank at the Vatican
04:21 How NOT to get a taxi in Rome
05:14 Calling for a taxi
05:38 Which taxi app should you use?
08:02 Is there Uber in Rome?
08:44 3 Things you need to know
09:48 How much does it cost?
10:18 MUST KNOW when taking a taxi to/from the airport (part 1)!
12:14 Taxi costs within Rome
12:55 Can you pay with a credit card?
13:58 How much should you tip?
14:52 How to get a taxi at Rome's airport?
17:16 MUST KNOW when taking a taxi from the airport (part 2)!
19:17 What to do when you need a taxi at 4AM?
20:01 How to avoid getting ripped off!

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[ralphcasale]

In my opinion, she creates and posts on YouTube some of the best, if not the best, informational videos about visiting Rome. Thank you.

[ediew]

Landed in Rome today..guys grabbed us leaving terminal. Started walking us away from taxi line. Because I’d watched this video last week, I asked if he was a white taxi. No he was a black taxi. I asked cost and he replied meter. I said no thanks and went to white taxi line. My adult son was so impressed!, thank you!

[scottybrpbfl]

At the Taxi Stand in front of St. Peter's Basilica the cab driver wanted 30 Euros to take us to the Mausoleum of Augustus. It's only a 10 minute walk but we were exhausted from touring the Vatican Museums and St. Peter's all morning. Shouldn't have cost more than 10 or 12 Euro but we probably would have paid up to 20. He was quite rude about it so we declined. None of the other cabbies would even deal with us because he was the 1st one in the queue. They were all standing around talking and smoking and obviously didn't want to work. We wound up walking and so glad we did because we got to experience the beautiful views along the Tiber and the Ponte Sant'Angelo. We took taxis all over Rome and Florence and this was the one and only time we had an issue.

[chronic]

I was just in Rome. Got a good, honest driver to take me to the Vatican Museums from my hotel east of the Colosseum. €22. Because of construction and one-way streets, you may get the impression that the driver is "taking you for a ride" price wise. In fact, Rome is a bit of a mess to get around in. On the way back, I went to a taxi stand east of the Vatican and the driver quoted me €38 for the ride back. 😅😅😅 No, thanks. My feet were killing me but there was NO way I was paying €38 for a €20 ride.

[TheRomanPilgriminPerson]

The absolute best guard against being overcharged is Elyssa’s tip on using the taximeter estimator BEFORE you APP for the cab. These are actually very accurate for Rome. Just type in your location and destination and any other prompts and you will know the cost of your trip. Stick to that value if you’re overcharged and pay only that amount. It helps to have small bills and change on you when using Rome cabs. I’ve lived in Rome for 7 years and I just recently had to rely on the taximeter to get myself out of an overcharge. I did it and you can do it too. It works like a charm. Knowledge is your friend.

[hashanchamika]

This channel has to be on to-do list of everyone who are planning to come Rome. Seriously, thank you very much for the hard work put on to making these videos.

[m.simmons]

Great advice, especially about not handing over money until you're outside the car, with your luggage, and after the driver confirms it is the correct amount (and has change in hand, if applicable). 

Unscrupulous drivers might take your 50€ bill then quickly switch it with another bill, e.g. a 20€ then claim that you owe the difference, e.g. you need to pay another 30€. Passengers who are tired might be fooled; others might pay to avoid the conflict/hassle.

[st.bernard]

I advise writing down the address of your hotel if you know where you are staying when you arrive at the airport in Rome and give this to the taxi driver....Then get some hotel business cards when you arrive at your hotel and use these when your away from your hotel and use these hotel business cards the same way. Writing down destination addresses you know in advance will also help the taxi driver make the transaction more smooth.

[HGills]

Thank you for this video - my husband always says to me, why do you watch so much youtube on places we are going to by the time we get there it won't be exciting as you'll have seen it all already !!
My response is, if I come away with one tiny little piece of information then it's worth it and this video is a perfect example of that. I had no idea about the fixed price taxi fare only being applicable to accom within the Aurelian Walls or that the taxi should be registered in the city and having now heard that I have changed our accomodation booking to one within the walls. I was undecided as to which place I wanted to stay in and this has made the decision a little easier. Thank you

[amrituppal]

Absolutely perfect video ! Helped my anxiety related to this topic big time. Thank you so much

[angietyner]

Marvelous information; concise, clear, and thorough. We’ve been to Rome many times, but this will certainly be of help on our next trip in April.

[natashafoley]

This is fantastic! You're so clear and concise. Thank you!

[angelegalea]

We will be in Rome in February. Grazie mille for the video.

[gmnewlook]

Another great video! We're planning on taking a taxi from FCO to our Airbnb near Piazzale Gregorio VII and from our Airbnb to Termini for when we go on our second leg of our Italy trip. It'll be easier and safer than taking trains with our luggage.

[lf]

THANK I plan on using itTaxi. Now I know how exactly it will work.

[Davidlakerfan]

Such a helpful video packed with all the information a tourist will need! I am visiting Rome next week! Thank you :)

[shefalivyas]

Oh my God. So nice and precise information. Thank you so much. I really appreciate

[greerlovesgovert]

Fabulous video, so informative. I'm downloading IT Taxi right now, thank you so much for all of this inside info.

[cu-rfsm]

I found this video very informative and helpful for navigating taxis in Rome. I was there this week and noticed it is crucial to always look at the side of the car to confirm it’s an official Rome taxi and ask the driver to turn the meter on (unless to/from airport flat rate). Unfortunately, in my experience around 50% of taxis in tourist spots might try to overcharge or refuse to use the meter unless specifically asked. Staying aware of these tips can help ensure a fair ride. Thanks for sharing this valuable information!