Is there a surcharge for animals?
'Animali' — 'a-ni-MA-li'. Four syllables; stress on the third.
Ask before boarding with a pet to know whether an additional fee applies and to alert the driver that you have an animal.
'Supplemento' means surcharge. 'Per gli animali' means 'for animals'. Italian taxi regulations generally allow small pets in carriers but do not mandate a surcharge — though some drivers charge a 'pulizia' (cleaning) fee.
Accetta animali domestici?
Do you accept pets?
Checks acceptance before asking about price.
Il cane è nel trasportino.
The dog is in the carrier.
Reassures the driver the animal is contained.
Quanto aggiunge per la pulizia?
How much do you add for cleaning?
Some drivers charge a nominal cleaning fee for pets.
Italy is a dog-loving country and most taxi drivers accept small pets without complaint. A dog in a carrier is the safest and most accepted option. Large dogs without a carrier may be refused at the driver's discretion.