Rome has two airports. Fiumicino (FCO, Leonardo da Vinci) is the big one, about 30 km southwest of the centre, and takes almost all long-haul and full-service flights. Ciampino (CIA) is smaller and closer, southeast of the city. From either, you can be at your hotel in under an hour; the right choice depends on your luggage, your arrival time and how many of you there are.
Rome Airport to the city centre at a glance
- Private transfer: door to door, fixed price paid in advance. A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €72 from Fiumicino Airport to Piazza Venezia in central Rome (one passenger, pickup on 25 November). The price is per vehicle.
- Official taxi: Roma Capitale fixes the fare at €55 per car from Fiumicino and €40 from Ciampino to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls, luggage included.
- Leonardo Express train: €14, about 32 minutes non-stop from Fiumicino to Roma Termini, every 15 minutes for most of the day.
Private transfers from Rome Airport to your hotel
A pre-booked transfer earns its price when the train doesn't fit: you land late, you have a lot of luggage, you are travelling with children, or your hotel is a walk and a metro change from Termini. The driver meets you in arrivals with a name sign, follows your flight, and Welcome Pickups includes up to an hour of free waiting. The price is per vehicle, so a family of four pays one fare. You can book a Rome Airport transfer with Welcome Pickups and pay before you fly.
Taxi or Uber from Rome Airport?
Use the white licensed taxis at the official rank. The €55 (Fiumicino) and €40 (Ciampino) fixed fares only apply inside the Aurelian Walls, the ancient walls around the historic centre, which covers Termini, the Colosseum, Trastevere, the Vatican area and most central hotels. Outside them the meter runs, so a hotel in Parioli or EUR can cost more. Ride-hailing apps work in Rome and show the price before you confirm, but at the airport they are rarely cheaper than the fixed taxi fare. Ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
Fiumicino by train: Leonardo Express or FL1
The station is next to Terminal 3. The Leonardo Express runs non-stop to Roma Termini for €14. The slower FL1 regional line is cheaper and stops at Trastevere, Ostiense and Tiburtina, which suits hotels on that side of the city. Both are easy with a backpack; with big suitcases, remember that Termini is large and you still need a taxi or the metro at the other end.
Ciampino Airport transfers
Ciampino has no train station of its own, so most people take a taxi (€40 fixed inside the walls), an airport coach to Termini or a pre-booked transfer. Budget flights often land late in the evening, which is when a confirmed driver is most useful.
Transfers from Rome to the cruise port, the coast and Florence
- Rome to Civitavecchia port: about an hour from central Rome to the cruise terminals.
- Rome to Positano: the only direct way to the Amalfi Coast, roughly 3.5 hours.
- Rome to Sorrento: door to door from Fiumicino or your Rome hotel.
- Rome to Florence: when a car beats the fast train.
Still choosing a base? Our Rome travel guide and where to stay in Rome cover the neighbourhoods inside and outside the walls.
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- Day tripRome to Sorrento Transfer: Private Car from Rome or Fiumicinofrom €574 · about 3.5 hr
FAQ
Before you book
How much is a transfer from Rome Airport to the city centre?
A live Welcome Pickups quote on 12 November 2026 gave €72 from Fiumicino Airport to Piazza Venezia in central Rome (one passenger, pickup on 25 November). The official taxi is a fixed €55 per car from Fiumicino and €40 from Ciampino to anywhere inside the Aurelian Walls.
What is the best transfer from Rome Airport to the city?
Travelling light and staying near Termini: the Leonardo Express (€14, about 32 minutes). Three or four people, late arrival or heavy bags: the fixed-fare taxi or a pre-booked private transfer to your door.
Should I take a taxi or Uber from Rome Airport?
The official white taxi is usually the better deal, because of the fixed €55 fare from Fiumicino into the historic centre. App rides show their price up front but are rarely cheaper at the airport.
Is a Rome Airport transfer priced per person?
No. Private transfers and taxis are priced per vehicle. Trains and coaches are priced per person.
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