We plan on taking taxi from Fiumicino airport to our place in Rome and are wondering if we should expect a luggage fee for two carry-on size pieces of luggage.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Posted by
Massachusetts
1106 posts
No, there should be no extra fees for luggage. The fixed fare is €50 from FCO to Rome city center (within the Aurelian Walls).
Posted by
CA, USA
1254 posts
Use only the official taxi line, don't take the bait of someone coming up to you and asking if you need a taxi. See https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/tourist-scams/rome-taxi-scam-at-fco
Also be sure to confirm the flat-rate fare as you get in the cab. A few years ago we had a cabbie tell us as we got in "pay meter" and once I said it was a flat rate he said ok and that's what we paid.
Posted by
OP
eagle river
48 posts
Thank you so much for the information and suggestions. We will be sure to get an official taxi. Thank you.
Posted by
OP
eagle river
48 posts
Don't know how to add on to my last response above, so..
So for cabs from airport, we will remember to make sure it's an official cab, confirm with driver the fixed rate before getting in cab, and I have also read to make sure the credit card machine is working.
Thanks again, everyone.
Posted by
Atlanta
5237 posts
It might also help to have the name and address of the hotel printed out on a 3x5 card to be sure nothing is lost due to possible language difficulties. Adding "50 Euros" to the card might also be a good idea.