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Taxis, Transfers & Driving

Rome taxi fares, the apps that work, how to avoid being overcharged — and why renting a car here is almost always wrong.

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Should You Rent a Car in Rome? (Usually No)

Here's the short answer most visitors need: don't rent a car for Rome itself. The city is a nightmare to drive — restricted zones that fine you automatically,…

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Taxis in Rome: Fares, Apps & Avoiding Overcharges

Taxis in Rome have a reputation — some of it deserved, most of it avoidable. The honest truth: the vast majority of Roman taxi drivers are fine, the fares are…

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