Is it safe to take a taxi at night in Rome?

Taxis are a safe, familiar way to travel around a city and offer a comfortable alternative to public transport. If you have luggage or are going to a destination far from public transport links, taxis are far more convenient.



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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.

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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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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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No matter if you are male or female, young or old, it's important you keep yourself safe when getting a taxi. Getting a taxi is generally considered safer than walking home alone, or getting public transport, however there are still risks.

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All Rome city taxis are required by law to have POS machines. This means you SHOULD be able to pay with a credit card. I say should because sometimes you will find these POS machines to mysteriously be out of order. On the other hand, since Covid, many drivers are happy to use a contact-less pay system.

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The short answer is yes. Drinking water from the tap in Italy is considered safe. Tap water in the major cities and towns around Italy is safe for consumption, and there are thousands of old-style water fountains dotted around cities, like Rome, where you can fill up water bottles.

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Tipping isn't expected in Rome the same way it is in the US. It's always nice to give a tip for exceptional service, but you will not be seen as rude if you do not tip. Is tipping normal in Rome? Tipping is somewhat normal in Rome.

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The best way to get around Rome is on foot. And because many of the best attractions are clustered together in traffic-free zones, walking makes the most sense. However, some places, like Vatican City, are pretty far from the central historic district, necessitating the use of the metro or a taxi.

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Tips for taking a taxi in Italy
  1. If you can, get a taxi from an official taxi rank. ...
  2. Calling a cab for a pickup? ...
  3. Try to have small change on you. ...
  4. Don't take a ride from a driver who approaches you. ...
  5. A negotiated flat rate… is usually an elevated rate. ...
  6. Make sure the meter's running. ...
  7. Know your destination address… in Italian!


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Rome: Anywhere in “central” Rome is safe. Prati is known to be the safest area of Rome, and it is residential to many affluent Roman families. Hotels and apartments near the Vatican, Pantheon, Campo de' Fiori, and Piazza Navona are in ideal, safe locations as well.

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