How To Get A Taxi In Rome

A First-Timer’s Guide

La “Dolce Vita” taxi, Roma

In Rome, jumping on a taxi amidst the city’s packed streets can feel like an adventure in its own right. The same goes if you land in the Capital late at night with no clue how to get to the city center, and the public transport has already stopped working.

The most important piece of advice we can give you is to plan ahead and get prepared if you can.

How to hail a taxi in Rome

Just so you recognise them, the official Italian taxis are painted in white and they should display a registration number and an indication of the basic tariffs on the side.

The symbol of Rome City Council is clearly visible on the front doors and the license should be inside the car, between the front and back seats, on the hand side. Other vehicles may be driven by unauthorized people and the fare could therefore be much higher. When possible, go to a taxi rank or book a cab by phone. In addition, a taxi may be booked for airports, railway stations and hospitals.  

The light on the top of the vehicle will tell you if the car is busy or not.

There are taxi stands all over Rome: at the airports, train stations, and most times, at least one in front of every tourist attraction.

But here is the crucial question: how to book a taxi in Rome? (click here)

Shaking your arms by the street making a sign to the passing drivers or whistling as in a movie clip is an option but it is not the most effective one. If you are not fluent in Italian, your host or hotel concierge can call and book a taxi for you.

Enjoy Italy!

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