Rome's Best Travel Routes

Rome moves at its own pace, but modern travelers can glide through it with ease thanks to car and scooter sharing apps like Enjoy, ShareNow, and Lime. They’re perfect for short distances, spontaneous detours, or when public transport slows down. With just a few taps, you can unlock a Fiat 500 or an e-scooter and drop it off almost anywhere inside the central zones. Always double-check ZTL (restricted traffic areas) boundaries—fines are real and merciless. For light, scenic rides, scooters are ideal; for longer stretches or rainy days, small electric cars keep the experience effortless. Rome’s chaos feels different when you’re part of its flow rather than stuck behind it.

Car Sharing

• Enjoy – The most popular option for locals. Red Fiat 500s and electric cars available by the minute. Drop-off anywhere inside the service area.
• ShareNow – Stylish, reliable, and slightly pricier. Perfect for short trips or airport rides (check app for Fiumicino coverage).
• LeasysGo! – Electric-only fleet, quieter and eco-friendly, with dedicated parking near metro stations.
  • Uber works only as Uber Black—more expensive but reliable.

📝 Local Note: Traffic can be chaotic, but car sharing gives you freedom for evening drives or quick escapes to lesser-known districts—without worrying about parking fees or ownership.

Scooter & Moped Sharing

• Lime – Easy-to-use electric scooters found across central Rome; ideal for short urban hops.
• Cooltra – Full-sized mopeds (like Vespas), perfect for couples or confident riders who want the full Italian experience.
• Zig Zag – Two-seaters, helmet included; often cheaper for quick inner-city transfers.

⚠️ Watch out: Helmets are mandatory and must be returned properly inside the case. Avoid cobblestone-heavy routes—your wrists and back will thank you. Also, always check if the breaks work before leaving.

Bike & e-Bike Sharing

• Lime – Beside scooters, it also works with e-bikes.
• Helbiz – Wide availability, light e-bikes, and an intuitive app that integrates with Rome’s bike lanes.
• RideMovi – Orange bikes scattered near metro stops and parks; great for leisurely rides along the Tiber or Villa Borghese.

🚶 Shortcut: Combine metro + bike to cover long distances without missing the city’s texture.

Useful Tips

• Download apps before you arrive—Italian App Store sometimes requires an Italian ID if you sign up late.
• Always park responsibly: white lines mean free spots; blue are paid; yellow are restricted.
• Avoid ZTL (Zona a Traffico Limitato): even shared vehicles get fined if you enter without authorization.
• If your phone battery dies, your rental session doesn’t—always end the ride in-app before logging off.

📝 Local Note: Romans don’t wait for the bus if they can improvise. The trick isn’t speed—it’s freedom.

Renting a car

Renting a car is generally not recommended unless you’re planning to explore the countryside. Much of Rome’s historic center is pedestrian-only or restricted to residents with permits, and parking can be extremely difficult to find in other parts of the city. Traffic congestion, narrow streets, and local driving habits can make navigating Rome a stressful experience, so it’s best to rely on public transportation or taxis for getting around. If you really need a car, major services like Europcar also work here.