If you’re considering hiring a chauffeur service for your next trip to Italy and are wondering if it’s worth the cost, this article lays out the major considerations so that you can make an informed decision.
All summed up, the benefits of hiring a private driver in Italy are:
- Comfort
- Convenience
- Dependability
- Efficiency
- Flexibility
- Safety maximized, stress minimized
- Simplicity
COMFORT
in terms of comfort, you can’t beat having a sedan or minivan for any sort of transfer or day trip. Our service is exclusive; only your group would be in the vehicle. No dealing with crowded train cars, uncomfortable or dirty seats, or loud and thoughtless passengers, You can set the AC to your liking, play music or not, and engage in pleasant conversation with your driver about whatever topic interests you.
CONVENIENCE
Whether you are arriving by land or by sea, the conveniences of a limo service are numerous. Service is door-to-door, and we will help you with your luggage and any mobility devices. We can furnish car seats for infants and children, recommend places to eat (and take you there), and make restroom stops when you need them. Our drivers speak the local language (because they are locals), so they are also at your service to help you sort out whatever issues might arise during your travels.
DEPENDABILITY
When you book with DriverInRome, you can count on your transfer or tour happening as planned, thanks to our ample resources of vehicles and personnel. In a country like Italy, where you can depend on the train system being undependable, the peace of mind you get with private transportation has value beyond the cost, especially when getting to your destination is of great importance.
EFFICIENCY
When it comes to efficiency, a limo service is the best option in many instances. Certainly if you’re heading to some small village in the middle of nowhere or on a hilltop where there are no train stations, a private driver is hands-down the most time-effective way to get there. When you’re on a cruise with limited time in port, having a vehicle and driver dedicated to your party enables you to cover the most ground in the shortest time.
Having a driver who speaks fluent English, as our drivers do, also contributes to efficiency. If you didn’t have time to do any research before you left for your trip, nessun problema! Your driver can give you the background and overview you need to put the stops on your day trip or tour in context.
FLEXIBILITY
One of the primary reasons to book private transportation is flexibility. Unlike bus tours, a chauffeur service does not have a rigid itinerary or timelines. We go at your pace and according to your interests; we can delete things and add things; we can even create custom itineraries according to your specifications or our imaginations.
If doing what you want to do is important, a private driver offers flexibility like nothing else.
SAFETY MAXIMIZED, STRESS MINIMIZED
If you’ve ever taken public transportation in Italy before, you know it can be a bit of wild and stressful experience. Trains are frequently late and train strikes are fairly common, especially in high season. The thieves that prowl the stations are very, very talented at their unsavoury trade; your luggage can vanish in a split-second of inattentiveness as you glance up at a monitor to find your train platform.
When you have a private car and driver, you don’t have to worry about the safety of your stuff (or your person, for that matter). You don’t have to stress over what to do if there’s a train strike or your train is so late that it messes up your connections (and perhaps the rest of your carefully laid plans).
With a limo service, the rate has been established in advance, eliminating anxiety over being ripped off by a taxi driver. And when you book with DriverInRome, there is English-speaking support staff on call 24/7 in the event you need help with something beyond what your driver can resolve.
SIMPLICITY
Compared to taking the train in Italy, a private driver vastly simplifies things by reducing the number of steps needed to get you where you want to go.
Pick-up is at the door of your lodgings, lobby of your hotel, or gangway of your ship. You don’t have to hassle with getting a taxi or dealing with surly, demanding, or unscrupulous cab drivers.
Our professional and courteous driver will assist you with your luggage and then whisk you off to your destination. No schlepping your stuff down an endless train platform, no mysteries over how to find your train or make a train connection. Just sit back, relax, and let us do the driving.
