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Getting TO/AROUND: As anyone who has been to Rome knows, scooters rule! If you can drive a scooter and have a Class C drivers license , scooters are THE BEST way to get around! You can come and go as you please, and park conveniently. Rent one at a reasonable rate, and shop around - prices vary. You can reserve scooters in advance online, and there are rental places everywhere, including the Termini Station. Helmets (mandatory) and locks are included in the rental price.
Be careful: they may want a $1000 available credit line before they'll let you actually take the scooters. I didn't even know that until I showed up at the shop! I don't know if every company does this.
Renting a motorcycle isn't really necessary if you plan on staying within the city. Yes, the Ducatis are hot, but a scooter can get between some pretty tight spots, and can be parked in an even smaller spot. You don't need speed in Rome, you need small size. You can also get pretty far outside the walls in a short amount of time, even on a small scooter. And you can safely put your kid on the back of a larger scooter, but do think about daily physical comfort if you're going to double up.
CAVEAT EMPTOR (Buyer Beware): If you do not have previous scooter or motorcycle experience, please do not think it would be romantic or cute to learn to ride in Rome (unless you are from Manhattan - you might be okay). California drivers seem to be generally frightened by the hyper-urban driving style in other places, so I think that scootering in Rome will not be a positive experience for timid folk. Roman traffic is much more organic and flows continuously, regardless of the "rules." But since the Carabinieri seem more interested in combing their hair and checking out the hot chicks than stopping you for a traffic citation, just go with the flow, and have a great time!
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