How to Taxi in Italy’s Major Cities: Rome, Milan, Florence, Turin, Bologna, Genoa, Naples, and Verona

by Adriana ruiz

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Navigating the taxi services in Italy’s major cities can be a bit tricky, but with the right information, you can get around smoothly. Here’s a guide to help you with taxi services, prices, useful apps, and whether Uber is available in each city.

Rome

Prices:
∙ Weekdays: €3.50 base fare, €1.10/km*
∙ Public Holidays: €5 base fare, €1.10/km*
∙ Night (22:00 – 06:00): €7.50 base fare, €1.31/km*
∙ Airport to City Center:

From Fiumicino Airport to Tiburtina Station and vice versa: €57.00
From Fiumicino Airport to Ostiense Station and vice versa: €47.00

From Ciampino Airport to Tiburtina Station and vice versa: €36.00
From Ciampino Airport to Ostiense Station and vice versa: €31.00

* Once the total fare exceeds €7.00, the rate increases to €1.12/km; when the total fare exceeds €25.00, the rate increases to €1.70/km until the end of the journey.

Milan

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €4.10 base fare, €1.32/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €6.60 base fare, €1.32/km*
∙  Night (21:00 – 06:00): €7.90 base fare, €1.32/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

Malpensa Airport – Milan (any city street) or vice versa € 114
Malpensa Airport – Fiera Milano Trade Fair (Rho) or vice versa € 94
Malpensa Airport – Linate Airport or vice versa € 128
Linate Airport – Fiera Milano Trade Fair (Rho) or vice versa € 68
Malpensa Airport – Varese (any city street) or vice versa € 80
Orio al Serio Airport – Milan (any city street) or vice versa € 128

* Once the total fare reaches €17.35, the rate increases to €1.98/km.

 

Florence

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €3.60 base fare, €1.00/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €5.80 base fare, €1.00/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €7.30 base fare, €1.00/km*
∙  From Vespucci Airport to hotels and private destinations within the central city area, and vice versa:

Daytime fare: €28.00
Holiday fare: €30.00
Nighttime fare: €32.00

* The per-kilometer rate applies to the entire journey and is €1.00/km for the first and second zones, and €1.99/km for the third zone.
The hourly waiting rate, which is €28.60/hour for the first zone and €35.70/hour for the second and third zones, is added to the per-kilometer rate when the vehicle’s speed is below the value “x” determined as follows: (meters per tick/seconds per tick) x 3.6, as automatically calculated by the taximeter.
This speed is equal to:
1st zone: 26.61 km/h
2nd zone: 33.08 km/h
3rd zone: 18.00 km/h

 

Turin

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €3.50 base fare, €1.75/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €5 base fare, €1.75/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €6 base fare, €1.75/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

A taxi transfer from Caselle Airport to the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) within Turin city center is priced at €40.00, each way. For journeys to the hospital district of Turin, the fare is €47.00, round trip.

* A base fare of €9.00 is charged, calculated at a rate of €1.75 per kilometer. After the base fare is reached, the rate decreases to €1.25 per kilometer until a total of €14.00 is reached. Beyond €14.00, a standard rate of €1.51 per kilometer applies until the journey’s end. However, if the taxi exceeds 60 kilometers per hour after the base fare is reached, the rate reverts back to the initial €1.75 per kilometer.

Bologna

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €3.40 base fare, €1.25/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €5.30 base fare, €1.25/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €6.10 base fare, €1.25/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

A fixed fee of €11.00 applies for the initial portion of the journey, serving as a minimum charge. A €1.00 toll is charged for utilizing the airport’s ground floor facilities (SabSpa). No additional toll is applied for pickups on the airport’s first floor.

* The base fare parameters are as follows: €1.25 per kilometer for trips within the intermunicipal area (based on a combination of time and distance). €1.50 per kilometer for trips outside the intermunicipal area (distance-based, one-way only).

Genoa

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €4.50 base fare, €1.20/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €7 base fare, €1.20/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €7 base fare, €1.20/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

A minimum fare of €15.00 applies to all journeys originating from the airport. This minimum charge will be imposed even if the final fare, including any additional charges, is less than €15.00.

* A rate of €1.05 per kilometer is charged for distances exceeding 6 kilometers. Additionally, a waiting time charge of €0.05 is applied for every 47.06 meters or 6.42 seconds of idling or slow movement.

Naples

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €4 base fare, €2.62/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €7.50 base fare, €2.62/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €7.50 base fare, €2.62/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

The provided taxi fares from the airport are as follows: €24.00 to Porto Molo Beverello, €21.00 to the Central Station (Piazza Garibaldi), and €28.50 to Via Partenope/Hotels (San Ferdinando).

* The taximeter fare increases by €0.11 every 42 meters

 

Verona

Prices:
∙  Weekdays: €5 base fare, €1.50/km*
∙  Public Holidays: €8.80 base fare, €1.50/km*
∙  Night (22:00 – 06:00): €7 base fare, €1.50/km*
∙  Airport to City Center:

A fee of €8 applies for airport drop-offs during daytime hours. This fee increases to €11.80 on public holidays and to €10 during nighttime hours (22:00 – 06:00).

* The initial kilometer is charged at €1.50. After that, the rate drops to €1.20 per kilometer up to 6 kilometers. For distances exceeding 6 kilometers, the rate increases to €1.60 per kilometer. This rate remains at €1.60 for distances over 25 kilometers.

Useful Tips

Always check the taximeter: Make sure the driver starts the meter and check it regularly.
Ask for a receipt: Always ask for a receipt to avoid any disputes.
Use apps: Apps like Free Now, ITaxi, and Wetaxi  make booking a taxi easy. Uber does not operate in the traditional way in Italy; however, you can still use the Uber app to book regular taxis. This allows you to request a taxi, track its arrival, and pay through the app. While Uber is available in most major cities, it’s always a good idea to double-check availability and pricing.

I hope this guide helps you navigate the taxi services in Italy’s major cities! Do you have any specific questions or need more information about any of these cities?

 

 

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