How much does a private driver cost in Italy?

Prices start at 30€ per hour plus VAT (22%). So if you need a driver at your disposal for 8 hours a day, it's about 40€ an hour, or almost $400 a day. You said a few weeks without specifying, but let's assume 2 weeks with use of a driver for 10 days during that period, you are looking at at least $4,000.



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You can hire a private driver to take you around Italy. It's great if you want to explore the country but don't want to get lost or spend hours driving. The best part is that you can set your sights on the most beautiful places, without worrying about how to get there or what time it is.

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Hiring a driver for the day allows you to relax and will free you from the stress of parking and driving. A personal driver guarantees you'll have a pleasurable, enjoyable, memorable experience. Whether you want to go to an attraction or a museum or spend the day shopping, you won't ever need to stress about driving.

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If you're part of a large group tour, then a tip of five euros for a half day or 10 euros for a full day, per person, is recommended. If you're on a small or individual guided tour, then the tip should be 10 percent of the tour's total cost.

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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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With public transportation: total cost of ticket is about Eur 60/person and the trip takes 4-5 hours. With a private transfer including sedan or minivan with driver and luggage transport from the airport to your hotel, consider a cost of around €450 and a trip time of 3-4 hours.

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Tipping a private driver in Italy depends on the quality of the service and the amount of time involved. If it's a short drive to the hotel, than tip like you would a taxi. If it's a full day's tour where you driver is also a guide, then 10% is good. Never tip if the service is poor or rude.

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A minimum tip of 15% of the rate is an excellent place to start. You should increase this to 20% and 25% for exceptional services, such as your driver helping you carry bags or suitcases, providing you with water during your ride, or waiting for you for a few minutes while you had to run a quick errand, for example.

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