It’s not uncommon to hear, “I would never driver in Rome, the Italians are crazy drivers!” Or maybe, you’ve heard the story of your grandmother who was stuck on one side of the street for twenty minutes because they were too scared to cross with the traffic and there was no stoplight. These stories have inspired us at Italy’s Best Limo to take an empathetic look into driving in Rome. Beyond our business, could we really recommend our clients to drive in Rome?

One, the traffic is real. We wish it wasn’t because then we could get to work faster too! If you are new to the city and do not know the small shortcut or more importantly, the license to drive int eh center, then the traffic jams on major roads are daily and unpleasant.

Two, the infamous ZTL. The ZTL is the traffic limited areas of Rome where only those who have the correct permits can drive through and park.

It is part of the city’s way of controlling over crowded streets in the city center, but this also means fines for anyone who passes.

Three, parking is a game of luck. The trees, old Roman ruins and small streets do not make the ideal formula for efficient parking. Even though it is a pain for us, could we really ever move that precious 2,000-year-old carved stone from the side of the road? Beyond jokes, no, we probably can’t – and, that’s why we love Rome!

To sum up, we don’t think we are that crazy of drivers, but driving for the first time in Italy and particularly in Rome, can be complicated and stressful. If you’re not up to the challenge, have all the rewards of a car without driving it with us 😊