Hire a driver from Positano to Rome?
 

HI,<BR><BR> Just had minor surgery and would like to hire a driver form Positano to Rome, but the price we're being quoted seems high- $400!! What do you guys think? Is this going rate?Any suggestions on companies to look in to for this? I'd rather not go through our hotel. Thanks!

Hi Wendy,<BR>With which service have you already checked? I can understand you not wanting to go through your hotel to make these arrangements--the more people involved in the transaction, the more people will need to get paid.<BR><BR>Have you checked with Positano Car Service? Unfortunately, Positano is kind of a "high rent" district within Italy for some things, and I'm sorry to say while it doesn't necessarily seem "reasonable", I wouldn't be surprised if you're unable to find something much under $400.<BR><BR>Get Well Soon,<BR>BC

we hired a car and driver last summer from Rome to Naples, for $400. We checked various places. Finally our tour guide was able to negotiate this rate with a driver he knew at a reduced cost. Given that Positano is farther, it sounds like its in the ball park, although it is still high.

Wendy:<BR><BR>Consider taking the fast train from<BR>Rome to Naples and then hiring a car<BR>to take you to Positano. We went from<BR>Naples to Amalfi for about $90 last week. Positano may be a little more but<BR>shouldn't be much farther. Try Chez Black for dinner. The fish soup is<BR>outstanding.<BR>Kay

We traveled by driver from Positano to Rome and quite frankly I think it is the only way to go! I think I paid around 400, maybe more. My travel agent used a company, I think Autotrav or something. they are out of SEattle. I used them extensively on a few trips in Italy and highly recommend them, always courteous and on time.

Wendy:<BR><BR>The Positano Car Service is your best, if not your only, choice from Positano to Rome. The company has 33 drivers (ask for Joseph) all of whom drive E- class Mercedes. It is a comfortable way to go. Another option involves the Car Service to Naples for 190,000 lire (approx. $85) plus tip, followed by a Eurostar train to Rome for $40 or so per person. To get downtown from the Termini station in Rome will cost another $50+. All told, that's $225 to $250 for two people. <BR><BR>The rates for the Car Service are the same whether you call direct or the hotel calls for you.