Taxi Travel

Taxis in Rome do not cruise, but if free they will stop if you flag them down. They wait at stands but can also be called by phone, in which case you're charged a supplement. The various taxi services are considered interchangeable and are referred to by their phone numbers rather than names. Taxicabs can be reserved the night before if you're traveling to and from the airport or the train station. Only some taxis are equipped to take credit cards. Inquire when you phone to make the booking.

The meter starts at EUR 2.80 during the day, EUR 5.80 after 10 pm, and EUR 4 on Sunday and holidays. There's a supplement of EUR 1 for each piece of baggage. There's even a EUR 2 supplement for rides originating from Termini train station. Unfortunately, these charges do not appear on the meter, causing countless misunderstandings. If you take a taxi at night and/or on a Sunday, or if you have baggage or have called the cab by phone, the fare will legitimately be more than the figure shown on the meter. When in doubt, always ask for a receipt (ricevuta). This will encourage the taxicab driver to be honest and charge you the correct amount. After 9 pm, women traveling alone in a taxi are entitled to a "sconta rosa"—a special 10% discount for women implemented by the city of Rome. Unfortunately, taxi drivers won't always apply the discount to the fare. You'll have to make sure to ask for it. Use only licensed, metered white or yellow cabs, identified by a numbered shield on the side, an illuminated taxi sign on the roof, and a plaque next to the license plate reading servizio pubblico. Avoid unmarked, unauthorized, unmetered gypsy cabs (numerous at Rome airports and train stations), whose drivers actively solicit your trade and may demand astronomical fares.

Taxi Companies

Cab (06/6645, 06/3570, 06/8822, 06/5551, or 06/4157.)