| When most people travel, transportation is a | | | | as "taxis," and most drivers speak English and can |
| primary concern. How do you get from the | | | | even serve as your tour guide if you choose. You |
| airport to your hotel? How do you see all the | | | | may take a taxi out of Rome if your Italian |
| sights that the destination has to offer? What if | | | | vacation is starting outside the city. If your |
| you are traveling in a large group? What about | | | | budget allows, there are limo services at the |
| public transportation? If you are traveling to or | | | | airports that can serve your transportation needs |
| through Italy, there are several options for | | | | when you arrive. If you are traveling in a large |
| transportation. | | | | group, you probably want to rent a van (at least |
| Many international flights arrive in Rome, so in | | | | to get to your hotel from the airport). After that, |
| planning your transportation needs you need to | | | | you can plan to join a guided tour as a group, but |
| start from there. When you arrive at the airport, | | | | its best to reserve tickets or space in advance if |
| you can rent a car from one of the several car | | | | you want your group to stay together. |
| rental companies. In addition to local companies, | | | | To see all the sights that Italy has to offer, you |
| there are the international names such as Hertz | | | | will do best by signing up for a guided tour. With |
| and Enterprise, so you should be able to reserve | | | | very knowledgeable and friendly tour guides, your |
| your vehicle online in advance and have it waiting | | | | Italian vacation can be greatly enhanced by |
| for you at the airport. | | | | choosing this option. There are walking tours, full |
| There are 2 airports in Rome - Fiumicino and | | | | day tours, night tours, budget tours and luxury |
| Ciampino airport. Buses and shuttles depart from | | | | tours. If you are in Italy for a very specific sight, |
| the airport arrival area about every hour and can | | | | you would probably want to do a walking tour. |
| take you to the Termini Station which is the | | | | The tour guides on those tours give a more |
| central train station. From there you should be | | | | detailed presentation as you walk through the |
| able to connect to all other parts of Italy. Public | | | | sight and some of them know little-known facts |
| transportation, although it requires some advance | | | | that are hard to find or read anywhere else. Most |
| planning, is always the cheapest option for your | | | | tour guides speak English, but you want to be |
| Italy vacation. You may also want to learn some | | | | sure before signing up. |
| Italian words in case you get lost and need | | | | No matter where you go in Italy, transportation is |
| directions or need some help. | | | | key to getting you to and from your destination. |
| If your hotel is near the airport or is in Rome, you | | | | Choosing the right one for your Italian vacation |
| may also consider taking a cab. They are known | | | | should a top priority when planning your trip. |