Does Uber work in Italy?

Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles. If you don't mind the slight price increase, then Uber is perfectly safe to use in Italy.



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Is Uber in Italy? Yes, you can Uber in Italy, but it's not the same. It's available in Rome and Milan. However, only Uber Black is available, meaning higher prices and nicer vehicles.

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You do not want to rent a car to get around in cities. Uber is expensive in Italy, since only Uber Black is allowed. So, public transportation (subway, bus, trolley) is the best way to get around most of the time, and taxis are cheap (by American standards) when necessary.

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If you ask locals “Do you tip in Italy?”, they'll explain that while they sometimes leave a small tip, it's generally not necessary. In Italy, gratuity (or una mancia, pronounced oo-nah MAN-chah) is considered a bonus for exceptional service. And it's not often that you'll find a tip jar at a register.

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Taxis typically require cash payment, unless you are ordering it through a taxi application on your phone. Many establishments in Italy will not want to use a credit card machine for a purchase less than five euros. It is a good idea to always have cash on you just in case!

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In Rome, for example, a taxi fare within the city starts at €2.80 from 7am-10pm… but on Sundays at the same time, at €4, and at night, from €5.80! And if you're leaving from Termini, there's a €2 surcharge, plus there's a €1 charge per piece of luggage that has to go in the trunk.

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Cab drivers in Italy never expect a tip, so if you give one to them, they may be surprised. If you're using a car service like Uber or Free Now (formerly myTaxi), tipping is also not required. But if any driver goes out of his or her way to assist you, it's OK to give a small tip.

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If you have a way to make a phone call, you can call for a taxi in Rome. The most common numbers are 060609 (Rome city) and 063570 (largest radio-taxi operator in Rome.)

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The most typical way to get a taxi in Rome is to go to a taxi stand (rank.) There is usually an orange sign with the word TAXI on it, and there you should see white city taxis lined up. You just go to the one at the front of the line.

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