How Much Do Taxis Cost in Italy?

Italian taxis use meters in cities and fixed rates for airport transfers.

Item2026 Price
Meter start (city)€3–6
Per km (city)€1.10–1.50
Rome: Fiumicino → centre€50 fixed
Rome: Ciampino → centre€31 fixed
Milan: Malpensa → centre€95 fixed
Naples: airport → centre€19–25 fixed
Venice: water taxi (airport)€120–140
Average city ride (5 km)€10–15
⚠️ Heads up: Only use official white taxis with meters and licence numbers. Unlicensed drivers at airports will overcharge.
💡 Pro tip: Confirm the fare before getting in for airport transfers. Fixed rates are displayed at taxi ranks — the driver must honour them.

Bottom line

City rides: €10–15. Airport transfers: fixed rates (€50 Rome FCO, €95 Milan MXP). Venice water taxis are extreme — take the Alilaguna water bus (€15) instead.

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