BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Chieti
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of CH
To book a taxi in Chieti, call the radio taxi at 0871 4717 or use the Wetaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Chieti, the simplest way to find a taxi is to call the city's single Radio Taxi number, 0871 4717, available 24 hours a day and connected via a satellite dispatch centre to the nearest available vehicle. The city has an unusual layout, split into two distinct hubs: Chieti Alta, the hilltop historic centre with the Cattedrale, the Teatro Marrucino and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo, and Chieti Scalo, the modern area around the railway station and the "G. d'Annunzio" university campus, so it's always worth specifying the exact area when you call a taxi. As an alternative to phoning, some booking apps such as Wetaxi and InTaxi rely on the same local radio taxi fleet and let you call or book a ride from your smartphone. Not all the major national platforms are present, though: Uber in Chieti only offers a car rental service, not real-time rides, and apps like itTaxi or appTaxi do not yet appear to be active in the city. For Abruzzo Airport, about 13 km away, taxis apply fixed fares set by the Comune rather than the meter.
Call the radio taxi
0871 4717 Radio Taxi Chieti
Apps to call a taxi in Chieti
| Uber — In Chieti, Uber only offers a car rental service (Uber Rent) through partner companies (Avis, Budget, Hertz...): there do not appear to be any real-time Uber rides bookable in the city, neither UberX nor Uber Black. Uber Black with NCC drivers launched in nearby Pescara in March 2025, but does not appear to have been extended to Chieti. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow in Italy covers mainly Milano, Roma and Torino, with expansion announced towards Napoli, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari: Chieti and Abruzzo are not among the cities covered. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The itTaxi network includes nearby Pescara, which also has a dedicated website (ittaxipescara.com), but Chieti does not appear in the official list of cities served by the app. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi works with the local radio taxi service and is also active in the province of Chieti: from the app you can locate the nearest taxi, see the maximum price for the ride, and book a ride even a few days in advance. | Available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi shows a dedicated page for Chieti, but the official, up-to-date list of cities covered by the service does not include any Abruzzo cities: always check in the app whether vehicles are actually available before relying on the service. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi (from the CO.TA.BO. cooperative) currently covers Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna and Barcellona: Chieti is not among the active cities. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi lists 'Taxi Chieti' (0871 4717) among the partner radio taxi switchboards in its extensive list of covered cities: you can call the same local radio taxi fleet directly from the app. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo (Pasquale Liberi) (PSR) · ~13 km from the center
Taxi fare: 30-35 EUR (fixed municipal fare)
Fare set by the Comune, not metered: approximately 30 EUR from Chieti Scalo, up to 35 EUR from Chieti Alta/Colle. The airport is located in the nearby municipality of San Giovanni Teatino, about 13 km away, and can also be reached by TUA bus lines 1005, 1010, 1021, 1022 and 4021 to Chieti Scalo, the university campus and the city centre.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Chieti Alta has several limited traffic zones (ZTL) with electronic gates (including via Toppi - ZTL A, via De Lollis - ZTL B2, via Vitocolonna - ZTL B4, via De Attiliis - ZTL C, via Ravizza - ZTL D), with traffic opening hours that vary by zone. Taxis and electric vehicles are allowed access even during hours when unauthorised private vehicles are excluded.
Practical tips
- Chieti is divided into two very different areas: Chieti Alta (the hilltop historic centre, municipal offices, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale d'Abruzzo) and Chieti Scalo (the railway station, the University, the Megalò shopping centre). Always specify which of the two when you call a taxi: waiting times and routes change considerably.
- The Comune has approved reduced fares for trips between Chieti Alta and Chieti Scalo: still ask the driver to confirm the current amount before setting off, as fares are periodically revised.
- For Abruzzo Airport (San Giovanni Teatino, about 13 km away), taxis apply a fixed agreed fare rather than the meter: roughly 30 EUR from Chieti Scalo and up to 35 EUR from Chieti Alta.
- Taxis have access to the ZTL zones of the Chieti Alta historic centre even during hours closed to private traffic, just like electric vehicles: useful to know if you have luggage or reduced mobility and need to get close to Corso Marrucino or the Cattedrale.
- If you're looking for an app, Wetaxi and InTaxi work through the local radio taxi service; Uber in Chieti is only available as a car rental service, not for real-time rides.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Chieti?
The simplest way is to call the city's single Radio Taxi number, 0871 4717, available 24 hours a day: the call is automatically routed to the nearest available taxi.
Is there Uber in Chieti?
No, not for real-time rides. In Chieti, Uber is only present as a car rental platform (Uber Rent) with third-party companies. Uber Black with NCC drivers has been active in nearby Pescara since 2025, but does not appear to have been extended to Chieti yet.
How much does a taxi from Abruzzo Airport to Chieti cost?
The Comune has set an agreed fare: about 30 EUR if the destination is Chieti Scalo, up to 35 EUR to reach Chieti Alta or the Colle area. The airport is about 13 km from the centre.
Can you book a taxi with an app in Chieti?
Yes: Wetaxi and InTaxi work with the local radio taxi service and let you book from your smartphone with geolocation. Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, appTaxi and BTaxi do not currently cover Chieti.
Can taxis enter the ZTL in Chieti Alta?
Yes: in the limited traffic zones of the historic centre (via Toppi, via De Lollis and the other regulated areas), taxis have access even during hours closed to private vehicles, like electric vehicles.
Nearby cities
Sources: it.wikipedia.org · comune.chieti.it · abruzzoweb.it · chietitoday.it · chietitoday.it · chietitoday.it · comune.chieti.it · intaxi.it · ittaxi.it · apptaxi.it · uber.com · abruzzospeciale.it