The driver stays with you for the whole time you've booked, waiting outside the office, winery or boutique while you're busy. We give you the exact amount before you confirm, and it doesn't change after that.
We work in Milan, Rome, Florence, Naples, Venice, Bologna and other cities all over Italy.
Four ways to book
| Format | Duration | Price | Typical use |
|---|---|---|---|
| By the hour | from 3 hours | from €60 an hour | meetings, showrooms, shopping in town |
| Half day | 4–5 hours | from €280 | a loop round a lake, one winery, a nearby town |
| Full day | 8–10 hours, 250 km | from €480 | Amalfi, Tuscany, the lakes, door to door |
| Several days | to your plan | quoted separately | a business tour of several cities with one driver |
The total depends on the city, the class of car and the route. "From" is the lower limit; we work out the exact figure for your plan.
What's already included
- the car and a professional driver;
- fuel;
- parking in town;
- mileage within the package, such as 250 km for a full day.
We build motorway tolls on longer stretches into the quote beforehand, so nothing is added once the trip is over. Child seats for any age are free.
You pay the driver on the day, by card or in cash, with no prepayment. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pick-up; after that, the terms you see before confirming apply.
The cars
Toyota Corolla, Škoda Octavia, VW Passat · up to 3
Mercedes E-Class, BMW 5, Audi A6 · confirmed when you book
Mercedes V-Class, VW Caravelle · up to 8
Mercedes V-Class Exclusive, Lexus LM · up to 6
What a day like this looks like
Business travel. A Milan – Turin – Bologna roadshow, factory visits, executives on the move. A discreet car and one driver for the whole route.
A wedding or celebration. A decorated car, guests arriving on time, and a driver who knows the venue. Most of these bookings are in Tuscany and on the lakes.
Wine. Chianti, Franciacorta, Barolo or Etna. You taste at your leisure and the driver takes you back. They wait at every cellar, and the route and price are written on your voucher.
The Amalfi Coast in a day. Positano, Amalfi and Ravello with a driver who knows every bend along the way.
A shore day from a cruise ship. Civitavecchia, Naples or Livorno: a full-day excursion and back to the ship before it sails.
Fashion and trade fairs. Fashion Week, the Salone del Mobile, Vinitaly. Hourly cars are the first to go in those weeks, so book early.
A winter day in the mountains. From your resort to the next valley, a spa or an outlet, with a driver who spends the whole season on snowy roads.
How NCC differs from a taxi
NCC stands for noleggio con conducente, literally "hire with driver"; in English it usually goes by chauffeur service or car hire with driver. In Italy it's a separate licence: the car is booked in advance, the price is agreed before the trip, and there's no meter. A taxi from the rank works under different rules.
Every journey we arrange is carried out by a licensed local NCC driver; our part is organising it.
How to book
Write to us through the form on the site or at info@italivia.com with the date, where we start, what you'd like to fit into the day and how many of you there are. If you need an English- or Russian-speaking driver, say so straight away.
For an ordinary day, booking 3–5 days ahead is enough; for a wedding, Fashion Week, the Salone or a business tour, two weeks is better. The day before, we send you the driver's name and the car's number plate.
Questions
How much is a driver for a few hours, in Milan for instance?
From €60 an hour, with a 3-hour minimum, so from €180. The exact amount depends on the class of car and the route.
How much is a driver for the whole day?
From €480 for 8–10 hours, with 250 km included. If your day is shorter, the 4–5 hour option from €280 will do.
What languages does the driver speak?
Our drivers speak Italian, English and Russian. Tell us which you need when you book.
Can I have a driver for a week?
Yes, that's the "several days" option. We price it for your route, and one driver takes you the whole way.
What if my plans change the day before?
Cancellation is free if there are more than 24 hours to go before pick-up; after that, the terms shown before you confirm apply. If the route changes, message us: we'll recalculate, and you'll see the new amount before you confirm.