What is the no car zone in Rome?


What is the no car zone in Rome? The Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) of Rome, is central area with limited access for certain vehicles, primarily private cars. The ZTL has two objectives: on the one hand to protect the immense historical and archaeological heritage of the city of Rome, and on the other to reduce urban pollution.


How much is street parking in Rome?

2,20€ for one hour, 11€ for 5 hours and 18€ for the whole day. Rome's historic center is a hub of culture and history, making it a must-visit for anyone traveling to the Italian city. Fortunately, the convenience of this parking area makes it an ideal spot to begin an exploration of Rome's historic center.


How do you pay for street parking in Rome?

Pay&Go and Pay&Go+ At Pay&Go and Pay&Go+ parking meters, you can pay for parking also by credit card and prepaid card. To activate the parking ticket, simply enter the license plate number and carry out the payment operations.


Can foreigners drive in Rome?

Yes, if you're visiting, you'll need to have an International Driving Permit (IDP) along with your legal driving license. If you're a resident of Italy, you will need to obtain an Italian driving license after one year of becoming a resident.


Can I drive in Italy as a tourist?

Tourists may also use their valid American driver's license if accompanied by an official translation in Italian. Americans registered as residents with the local Vital Records Bureau (known as Anagrafe) must apply for an Italian license within one year of the date of registration.


What are no car zones in Italy?

The ZTLs are zones of restricted circulation, situated in Italian cities that have historic centres. Only the local residents and registered vehicles are authorised to drive there.


Where are the ZTL zones in Italy?

Cities with ZTL zones in Italy – official information:
  • Milan: Comune di Milano – Zone a traffico limitato (ZTL)
  • Florence: Comune di Firenze – Zone a traffico limitato (ZTL)
  • Naples: Comune di Napoli – Zone a traffico limitato (ZTL)
  • Rome: Roma Servizi per la Mobilità – Zone a traffico limitato (ZTL)


What is the best app to avoid ZTL in Italy?

You can use ZTL Radar app with Waze, with google maps or with maps.me. We mainly used it with Waze (since we already used Waze anyway). You can set a radius how far from ZTL you want to get warnings.