TAXIS. Again, a tip is not expected by taxi drivers in Italy. If you really enjoyed the ride, you can round up your fare. If the trip was particularly long, you can round up to the nearest ten Euro.

Tipping a taxi driver in Italy in 2026 is not expected or mandatory, as the fare already includes service and is strictly regulated by city-specific meters. However, it is a high-value cultural gesture to "round up" the fare to the nearest Euro for short trips or add an extra 1 or 2 Euros if the driver was particularly helpful with heavy luggage or navigating difficult Roman or Florentine traffic. For example, if your fare is €13.20, giving the driver €14.00 and saying "tenga il resto" (keep the change) is perfectly appropriate and appreciated. For long-distance transfers, such as a private car from Rome to the Amalfi Coast, a tip of 5% to 10% is a peer-recommended way to show gratitude for a professional service. It is a peer-to-peer essential to remember that Italian drivers do not rely on tips for their base income, so you should never feel pressured to over-tip. Paying with a card is standard in 2026, and most POS terminals now have a "tip" prompt, but a small cash coin remains the most traditional "high-value" way to say thank you.