BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Avezzano
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of AQ
Avezzano doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
In Avezzano, the main hub of the Marsica area, taxi service operates under a license issued by the Comune (Civil Protection-Transport-Tourism Policy Department), relying on operators with white-liveried cars fitted with a taximeter, without a single, verifiable radio-taxi dispatch center as exists in L'Aquila. The most practical way to find a taxi is to head to the public taxi rank in front of the railway station in Piazza Matteotti, or to ask your accommodation for an up-to-date contact, since there is no officially confirmable centralized number. None of the major national ride-hailing apps currently appears to be active in the city, so for trips to the station, the hospital, the town centre, or the nearby ski resorts of Ovindoli-Monte Magnola and Piani di Pezza it's best to book by phone well in advance. For transfers to Roma's airports, more than 100 km away, it's advisable to agree on the fare in advance or consider the Prontobus shuttle bus service connecting Avezzano to Fiumicino and Ciampino.
Apps to call a taxi in Avezzano
| Uber — There does not appear to be an operational Uber ride-hailing service in Avezzano. On the Uber website there is only an automatically generated page for car rental ("Uber Rent") based in the city, not a service for rides with a driver: this should not be mistaken for actual Uber coverage. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow only covers major cities in Italy (Milano, Roma, Torino, and a few others as it expands); Avezzano is not among the areas served. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The official (updated) list of municipalities served by itTaxi does not include Avezzano, L'Aquila, or other towns in the Marsica area. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — No evidence of Wetaxi coverage in Avezzano; the service is concentrated in Torino and other partner cities, in addition to parking/ticket payment services in over 400 municipalities, which do not amount to local taxi coverage. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi states it covers over 50 Italian cities, but Avezzano does not appear among them in the official documentation consulted. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi (the app of the CO.TA.BO. cooperative) is active only in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova, and Barcellona: no presence in Abruzzo. | Not available |
| InTaxi — The official list of InTaxi cities (over 50 municipalities, managed by local radio-taxi dispatchers) does not include Avezzano or L'Aquila. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Roma-Ciampino (CIA) (CIA) · ~108 km from the center
There is no fixed taxi fare for Avezzano-Ciampino: the route (over 100 km) is extra-urban and must be agreed with the driver or an NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire) operator before departure. Alternatively, the Prontobus service connects Avezzano (station) directly with Roma's Ciampino and Fiumicino airports several times a day, all year round, starting from around 9-14 EUR per leg. The Abruzzo airport in Pescara is a similar distance by road (about 105-112 km) but, unlike Roma, there do not appear to be any direct bus connections to Avezzano.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Avezzano has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) in the historic centre, with transit and parking permits managed by the Comune (also renewable via the municipal online portal). Hours and access points are not published in detail in the official sources consulted: always check with the Comune di Avezzano before planning to drive your own car into the centre; taxis, as an authorized public service, can generally operate in the city.
Practical tips
- Since there is no centralized, verifiable municipal radio-taxi number, the most reliable reference point is the public taxi rank in front of the railway station in Piazza Matteotti; alternatively, ask for an up-to-date contact at your hotel or the tourist office.
- To reach the Ovindoli-Monte Magnola or Piani di Pezza ski resorts, book your taxi/NCC well in advance, especially on winter weekends: these are extra-urban mountain routes with a fare to be agreed, not covered by the urban taximeter.
- No national ride-hailing app (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) is active in Avezzano: expect to have to call a local operator directly.
- For Roma's airports, also consider the Prontobus bus, which connects Avezzano station to Fiumicino and Ciampino several times a day, often cheaper than a taxi/NCC on a route of over 100 km.
- A Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) is in effect in the centre, with permits managed by the Comune: if you need to reach areas of the historic centre by your own car, check the hours with the Comune beforehand, while authorized taxis can still take you to your destination.
Frequently asked questions
Can you call a radio-taxi in Avezzano using a single municipal number?
After checking the Comune's portal and the available official websites, there does not appear to be a centralized, verifiable radio-taxi number for Avezzano, unlike cities such as L'Aquila, which have their own radio-taxi dispatch center. Taxis operate under a municipal license issued by the Comune's Transport Department (tel. 0863 501257/501217); for an up-to-date contact, it's best to ask at the station, at your hotel, or at the local tourist office.
Do Uber, FreeNow, or other ride-hailing apps work in Avezzano?
No. None of the major national apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) currently appears to be operational in Avezzano: coverage of these services in Abruzzo is in any case very limited even in nearby towns such as L'Aquila and Sulmona.
Where can you find taxis in Avezzano?
The most practical reference point is the public taxi rank in front of the railway station in Piazza Matteotti; other taxis work on direct calls or through the city's accommodation providers.
What is the closest airport to Avezzano and how do you get there by taxi?
Roma's Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are the most commonly used, about 108-130 km away via the A24/A25 motorway (1h-1h30 by car); the Abruzzo airport in Pescara is a similar distance (about 105-112 km) but lacks direct bus connections. For a taxi/NCC transfer, it's always best to book in advance and agree on the fare, as it is an extra-urban route.
How much does a taxi cost in Avezzano?
Urban fares are set by the Comune di Avezzano through its own resolution; for extra-urban trips (airports, the Ovindoli-Monte Magnola or Piani di Pezza ski resorts), the fare is instead agreed directly with the driver before departure, since it is not covered by the city taximeter.