This article outlines the various ways of getting from and to Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport. The options are listed from least to most expensive. This generally corresponds with least to most convenient, but the location of your hotel in Rome affects the convenience of some options. Get a map of Rome and become familiar with the location of your hotel and of the places mentioned in this article.

Terravision Shuttles (€4 per person). Between 05:35 and 23:00, this shuttle service operates between FCO to Termini Station. The buses are located at Terminal 3, and ticket price is €4.00 per person. See  the timetable.

Bus (€8 per person). SIT run more than 20 buses daily in each direction. They run between 05.00 and 20.30 from Rome, and between 08.30 and 00.30 from FCO. The stops in central Rome are at Via Marsala (next to Termini station) and Piazza Cavour (near Castel Sant' Angelo). The journey between FCO and Termini takes 50 minutes. See www.sitbusshuttle.it

There are also infrequent buses between FCO and Tiburtina station, calling also at Termini. The cost is €4.50 if tickets are bought before travel, or €7 if bought from the driver. Some of the journeys are during the night. See the timetable.

Suburban train (€8 per person). There is a train station at FCO, with walkways from all terminals. The FR1 suburban service has a number of stops. Those close to the centre of Rome are at Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina. At Ostiense and Tiburtina, this service connects with Metro Line B. At Trastevere, it connects with Tram (streetcar) line 8 which runs along the main street of Trastevere to Largo Argentina. From Argentina it is a short walk to Campo dei Fiori, Piazza Navona, and the Pantheon, so this route may be helpful if you do not have much luggage.See all stops.

Express train (€14 per person). The Leonardo Express train is a non-stop service between FCO and Rome Termini (the main station). It is very useful if your hotel is near Termini or if you want to catch a train to some other part of Italy. 

Taxi (€40 per taxi). The fixed fare for a Rome taxi is €40 between FCO and central Rome (within the old walls). If your hotel is outside this area, you will have to pay whatever is on the meter. For a map of the area that's covered by fixed rate fares from the airports, and the current rates, see Taxi Map.  For other journeys, ask around to see what the taxi should cost or get an estimate online. Have small bills to carefully count out when paying. If possible, snap a quick photo of the tag number on back of the taxi before you get in. Then you have a way to trace them if there are problems.

Note that the fixed price from the airport to central Rome applies only to taxis licensed by the City of Rome. These taxis have the Rome City crest (with "SPQR") on the doors. Other taxis, such as those licensed by the City of Fiumicino, can charge by their meter. Insist on taking a Rome taxi.

Private car and driver (€45 and up per car). For not much more than a taxi, you can have a driver waiting at the exit from Customs at FCO or at your door in Rome. Prices start at €45 or €50 for two people. A company frequently recommended on TA is  www.romecabs.com.  If you are travelling as a group of 4 or more, this service is cheaper than the Leonardo Express train, and it cuts out the hassles of having to lug your suitcases to the train and then having to make connections on other transportation.

Avoid any car or shuttle service that requires payment in advance. The reliable companies ask for payment after they have provided the service.

Tipping: It is never necessary to tip for anything in Italy, although equally it is fine to give a small tip (no more than 10%) if you feel you have received excellent service. You are not obliged to give a tip to your car or taxi driver.