Around the city, from the Vatican to Trastevere
In the morning, the Vatican Museums for early entry: pick-ups before 8:00 are routine here, and you're dropped at the entrance ahead of the tour coaches. In the evening, dinner across the river in Trastevere.
You know the price of every ride in advance, and the car waits at the door.
ZTL zones: when the centre is closed
Cameras at the entrances to the centre operate at different hours in different districts:
| Zone | Daytime | Night-time (except August) |
|---|---|---|
| Historic centre | Mon–Fri 6:30–18:00, Sat 14:00–18:00 | Fri–Sat 23:00–03:00, together with Testaccio |
| Tridente | Mon–Fri 6:30–19:00, Sat 10:00–19:00 | — |
| Trastevere | Mon–Sat 6:30–10:00 | Wed–Sat 21:30–03:00, together with San Lorenzo |
A car with driver may enter all these zones. If the driver's licence wasn't issued in Rome, the car's number plate is added to the permitted list beforehand, so include your hotel's address in the booking.
Termini and Tiburtina
Arriving on a high-speed train from Florence or Naples? The driver waits with a name sign at the end of the platform and takes your suitcases. A station pick-up starts at €75.
At Termini the car doesn't wait on Piazza dei Cinquecento, as the old car park on the square has closed. Roma Capitale has designated the FS Park car park at Via Marsala, 27 for short stops. It's open 24 hours, and the first 10 minutes are free.
The city police often check taxis and chauffeur cars around the station, which is why the meeting takes place in the car park. The square in front of the station is being rebuilt and access may change, so the driver will tell you the exact spot on the day.
To Civitavecchia cruise port
The port is 80 km away, about an hour by car: €120 in a saloon, €155 in a minivan. Send us your ship's name and the boarding start time, and we'll work out from that when the car should collect you from the hotel.
After the cruise, you're met at the port's Largo della Pace service centre, which a free shuttle connects with the quays. Other ways of getting from the port, the train included, are covered in our Civitavecchia guide.
While the ship is in port, you can make a trip into Rome and be driven back in time for sailing. Cruise traffic peaks from spring to autumn, so in those months book a car as soon as you know your date.
Day trips
- Tivoli: 35 km, about 45 minutes. Villa d'Este and its fountains. €75 one way, or from €280 for half a day with waiting time.
- Castelli Romani: the hills where Frascati wine is made. Castel Gandolfo is 25 km away, about 40 minutes, €75 one way.
- Orvieto: a clifftop town crowned by its cathedral, 120 km and 1 h 20 min. Usually a full day out.
The driver waits at every stop, and Rome's traffic is their problem, not yours.
A driver by the hour
For evening events, embassy appointments or a packed day in the city, it's easier to book a car with driver for a block of time. It costs €60 an hour, with a minimum booking of 3 hours.
Fares from Rome
Tap a row to book this route.
Motorway tolls and luggage are already in the total, and the price doesn't go up after you book. Child seats are free, and there's 10% off the return journey.
To Florence, the train is cheaper. The car wins when there are several of you, you have plenty of bags, or you want to leave at a time that suits you.
A city taxi from Fiumicino (32 km) or Ciampino (16 km) charges a fixed fare of €55 or €40, but you take whichever car is next in the rank. A booked car costs €75 and waits for you with a name sign; the airport pages explain how the meeting works.
Questions
How long does it take from a hotel in Rome to Civitavecchia?
About an hour, 80 km. A saloon is €120 and a minivan for up to 8 people €155.
Can the driver reach a hotel in Trastevere in the evening?
Yes. The night zone there runs Wednesday to Saturday from 21:30 to 03:00, but cars with drivers are let in. Send us the address so the number plate can be registered in good time.
Where do I find the driver at Termini?
On the Via Marsala side, in the FS Park car park at Via Marsala, 27. Not on the square in front of the station.
Can I go from Rome to Tivoli and back in a day?
Yes, it's a half-day trip, from €280. The driver waits while you explore the villa.