kwren

I can't seem to find any current threads on this. Is the fare from FCO into Rome (to the area just west of Piazza Navona) still 40 Euros or did it go up to 45E now? With 3 people and 3 suitcases during the daytime on a weekend, we shouldn't expect extra costs, right?

Also, how do we recognize the cabs we should steer clear from on the taxi line? Or what should we look for to be sure we have the correct taxi (the ones which hopefully don't scam tourists) into Rome? I've read that we should still agree on the price before the ride so we will do that.

I know there are other transportation methods available into Rome, but we don't know an exact arrival time at the airport and don't want to hang around waiting for a private car so a taxi will be easier for this trip.

Thanks!

kwren

I should add that we will be at FCO.

kayd

You want a taxi registered in the city of Rome, it will have the SPQR city shield on the door. Yes, it is a good idea to confirm the fixed fare before you set out. Also smart have your destination in writing and a print of a google map (or similar) with its location highlighted.

bobthenavigator

It did go up---I think to 48E for that location.

johnnyomalley

Hi kwren

According to Ron in Rome, it has gone up to 48 from FCO to the centre city

http://www.roninrome.com/transportat...effect-in-rome

See you on Sunday!

kwren

Thanks for all the info everyone. That's just the info I needed.

Hey it's johnnyomalley! I can't believe I'm going to meet my first Fodorite - you! - in just 4 days! You got your itinerary I'm sure. It sounds great doesn't it! Is your mom excited too? I haven't started packing yet, but have been thinking about it and got the passports out today. Now it's getting real.

kybourbon

I would use Rome Shuttle Limousine for three people. 40€ for three.
http://www.romeshuttlelimousine.com/...t-transfer.php

kwren

Hi ky - we used rome Shuttle Limo last year and it was wonderful. I've already written to them for the ride back to FCO at the end, but it's difficult to use them to get to Rome since I don't know what time I will arrive at the airport. A taxi would be easier, but it's a great suggestion! They are great!

kybourbon

Whenever I've booked a limo for Rome, you tell them your flight/time and they schedule accordingly. Limo services (I've used others beside Rome Shuttle) build in a certain amount of wait time to your booking. Some have a small extra charge if they have to wait over 1 1/2 hours, but these days, most use flight tracking programs so they know if your flight has been delayed.

kwren

The problem is that we aren't coming in by plane. A van is bringing us in from about 3 hours away (I asked if they could drop us off in Rome but they said no) and they are being vague about when they will leave the Palazzo and therefore can't give me an exact time of arrival. I thought of having them call the shuttle once we are on the road, but will wait until we arrive to work all that out. That way I can talk to the driver in person.

VirginiaBeach

We paid EUR45 + 5 Tip, from FCO to Vatican area. 3 adults + 3 suitcases.

kybourbon

That's annoying. Can they just drop you at a train station enroute? It appears you are coming from the east and will have to go past Rome to the airport and then have to backtrack to Rome.

kwren

My thoughts exactly ky, but they said no when I asked. We're on a weeklong visit to cook and I'm hoping I'll get the chance to talk to the driver, who might be the owner of the palazzo, sometime during the week. I can see, however, that it would be a pain to deliver lots of people to different places in Rome, get stuck in traffic and cause some people to get to the airport late.

But don't I deserve to be an exception ?

Sher

kwren. So. You are meeting your first Fodorite! Great.
I remember, many years ago now, when I had my very first meet. My family thought I was nuts. What if they are axe murderers and cut me up in little pieces!
I am sure this will be the first of many meetings for you.
Have a wonderful time in Italy.

kwren

Sher...I hope the only thing being cut up is pasta or mozzarella!
Thanks for the good wishes!

kwren

Reporting from Rome:

The taxi info desk at FCO has a big sign saying 48E. The taxi driver also said 48E. It must be fairly new because the info desk one level up told us it was still 40.

Also beware of the guys who approach you in the airport. They gave us a ridiculously high price and if it weren't for Fodors we would have gone for it. As a matter of fact, the rest of the group was just saying OK to the guy and I pulled them away telling them "Fodors say don't do it, Fodors says don't do it!" my frinds thought I was crazy, but it paid off. The guys followed all the way to the taxi stand coming down in price, but not fast enough. We took the Rome cab.

Thanks Fodors!

kybourbon

I think the taxi price increase went into effect last week of May as did all Rome transport (bus/metro/tram). It increased from 1€ to 1.50€.

Here's the new rates taxi rates and how to tell a legitimate taxi.

http://www.adr.it/web/aeroporti-di-r...-/pax-fco-taxi

AlessandraZoe

kwen--So happy your taxi price confirmation and plan worked out for you. Great job! This is such a perfect update post for those going to Rome.

Speaking of the scam transport, those guys can be really persuasive, as we know from personal experience. My husband hopes that one of these days I'll forget this incident, but I'd say that's not going to happen soon.

As we were landing at FCO, I turned to my husband and said, "Word of warning--according to Fodors, there are going to be scam artists grabbing tourists for transport away from the taxi ranks. Do not fall for it."

We get off the plane, I have to use the restroom for less than 60 seconds, and I'll be darned by the time I come out if we're not being escorted by one of the scam artists to a waiting car.

Luckily, the price wasn't bad (I think that's why husband's scam antennae didn't go on alert--he loves deals), but it took awhile for my husband to connect the dots between my warning and the car we were riding in. His only clue was that I stared at him all the way from FCO to the Piazza Navona.

johnnyomalley

Lol both kwren and I brushed the scam artists off this afternoon. We were quoted 60 e to go the centre city.
The guy that approached my group said "i'm a supervisor". I asked of what because your ID card is not a Rome cab ID.

And neither kwren nor I are axe murders

AlessandraZoe

I can just hear your "Of what?" Great going.

Now be sure to report back ASAP when you get your first, "Are you Americans? I love Americans. Let me give you these leather coats..." of the trip.