Because Providence is a city, having a rental car isn't necessarily a must have, but it is nice if you like to take day trips to surrounding areas. There are many ranging prices for rental cars, but this site can help you narrow your search. If your hotel has a parking garage, that's great, but not everyone does. It's important to remember that you can't park overnight in Providence, but you can pay a small fee to park at the Providence Place Mall, or the nearby Westin Hotel, which has a large parking garage. If you plan on taking taxis while you are in town, here is some important information. The four main cab companies in Providence are Airport Taxi (401-737-2868), Checker Cab (401-273-2222), Economy Cab (401-944-6700), and Yellow Cab (401-941-1122). If you want to take a taxi from T.F. Green Airport, located in Warwick, Rhode Island, to Providence, the cost will be about $27. Another important thing to remember when taking a taxi in Providence is that fares should be around $2.50 per mile. Make sure you aren't being ripped off just because you are visiting.