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Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

Essential phrases for telling a taxi driver where you want to go, asking about the fare, giving simple directions, and paying at the end of your ride.

Key Phrases

Voice
Destination · 2 ways to say it

All'aeroporto, per favore.

neutral

To the airport, please.

A direct and standard way to state your destination.

Può portarmi in centro?

polite

Can you take me downtown?

A polite, full-sentence request to go somewhere.

Asking the fare

Quanto costa più o meno per il centro?

neutral

How much is it more or less to the center?

Ask this for an estimated price before the ride starts.

Giving directions · 2 ways to say it

A destra al semaforo, per favore.

neutral

Right at the traffic light, please.

Short and clear directions for the driver.

Può girare a sinistra qui?

polite

Can you turn left here?

A softer way to direct the driver using a question.

Stopping · 2 ways to say it

Va bene qui, grazie.

neutral

Here is fine, thanks.

The standard phrase to use when you reach your destination.

Può fermarsi davanti all'hotel?

polite

Can you stop in front of the hotel?

Use this if you need the driver to stop at an exact spot.

Paying

Prende le carte di credito?

neutral

Do you take credit cards?

Always confirm this, as some drivers prefer cash.

Tipping

Può tenere il resto.

neutral

You can keep the change.

Tipping is not required in Italy, but leaving small change is appreciated.

Practice Dialogue

Passenger
A destra al semaforo, per favore.
Driver
Va bene. Il suo hotel è in questa strada?
Passenger
Sì, è qui. Va bene qui, grazie.
Driver
Siamo arrivati. Sono venticinque euro.
Passenger
Prende le carte di credito?
Driver
Preferisco i contanti oggi, mi dispiace.
Passenger
Ah, capisco. Ecco trenta euro. Può tenere il resto.
Driver
Grazie mille! Buona giornata.

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