Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these simple Italian phrases when you take a taxi or rideshare in Italy.
Key Phrases
Io vado a Via Roma, per favore.
I go to Via Roma, please.
💡 Say this to tell the driver where you want to go.
La mia destinazione è la stazione.
My destination is the station.
💡 Use this to specify a major transit hub.
Quanto costa il viaggio, per favore?
How much does the trip cost, please?
💡 Ask this to get the estimated price of your ride.
C'è una fermata qui vicino?
Is there a stop near here?
💡 Ask this if you need to stop along the way.
Io pago con la mia carta.
I pay with my card.
💡 Use this to state your preferred payment method.
Io pago il taxi in contanti.
I pay for the taxi in cash.
Io ho bisogno di una ricevuta.
I need a receipt.
💡 Ask for this at the end of the ride.
Lei va piano, per favore.
You go slowly, please.
💡 Use this polite request if the driver is going too fast.
Io scendo a questo indirizzo, grazie.
I get off at this address, thank you.
Noi facciamo una fermata intermedia, grazie.
We make an intermediate stop, thank you.