We were extremely pleased with our experience with the taxes in Rome. We were very careful to only choose 3570 taxis. Licensed taxis are painted white, have "taxi" lights on the roof, and have Comune di Roma decals (with the taxi's license number) on the doors. Some taxis are small, while others are midsized sedans, station wagons, or minivans. If you're traveling with bulky luggage and you phone for a taxi, be sure to explain that you need a cab with room for your bags.
We never felt ripped off, and we took about 5 rides while in the city. Each and every driver was courteous and friendly.
Some advice to follow would be:
* Take only official Taxis with the number 3570 on them
* If you call a cab, you pay from the time they get the call - so expect the meter to have several Euros on it when it arrives
* Hailing a cab is not commonplace, go to taxi stands instead. (If you try to hail a cab and a taxi stand is within sight, the driver will not stop.)
* Carry small change to pay for or charge your fare
* DO NOT take a ride with a driver who approaches you
* Make sure the meter is running, if he says it is broken, get out
* Know your exact address in Italian - write it down and hand it to the driver - make sure you give specifics; don't just say "Vatican" if you want to go to the Vatican Museum
* Have an idea about the fares, there are set prices from 7 am to 10 pm; but, on Sundays, nights and holidays, the fares go higher, there can be a luggage charge as well
* If you are leaving from the Termini Train Station there is a surcharge plus a per bag charge
* Sometimes, the route may not seem to be the most direct; but, there are a lot of one-way streets in Rome. The driver will try to take you the most direct route.
* Italians do not tip taxi drivers, round up the fare if you like or give an extra 1 or 2 € if they have been especially helpful
* Fares from the airports into Rome are set and clearly written on the side of the cab
* Every taxi driver has a taxi license number on the back of the cab as well as inside the back door. The little plaque includes their name
* Always get a receipt. read more