BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in L'Aquila
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of AQ
To book a taxi in L'Aquila, call the radio taxi at 0862 25165. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In L'Aquila, taxis are booked mainly by phone, calling one of the city's two radio taxi dispatch services, or hailing one directly at the taxi ranks located at the city's key points, such as Fontana Luminosa, the Terminal bus, and the Amiternum/hospital area. The historic service is run by the CO.T.AQ cooperative (Consorzio Tassisti L'Aquila), active since 2005 with its Radio Taxi L'Aquila dispatch; a second service also operates in the city, Taxi L'Aquila 0862 0222, with its own booking app. The major national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi) are not active in the L'Aquila area, so the most reliable channel remains a direct phone call or the local cooperatives' own apps. As L'Aquila is the regional capital and the gateway to Gran Sasso and Campo Imperatore, taxis are also the most practical way to reach areas not covered by buses, especially during the low tourist season.
Call the radio taxi
0862 25165 Radio Taxi L'Aquila - CO.T.AQ (Consorzio Tassisti L'Aquila)
0862 0222 Taxi L'Aquila
Apps to call a taxi in L'Aquila
| Uber — Uber is present in Italy only as Uber Black (professional NCC drivers), active exclusively in Roma and Milano: it does not cover L'Aquila and its province. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow in Italy only operates in major cities (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Torino, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari): no verified coverage in L'Aquila. | Not available |
| itTaxi — There is no verified itTaxi coverage in L'Aquila; the app is mostly widespread in major provincial capitals. To book online in L'Aquila, it's best to use the local cooperatives' direct channels. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi (founded in Torino) mainly covers major Italian cities; it does not appear to be active in L'Aquila. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi covers a network of medium-to-large cities, but L'Aquila is not among the markets covered. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi does not appear to be active in L'Aquila; no confirmed presence in the cooperative's official sources. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Roma Ciampino (con Aeroporto d'Abruzzo di Pescara come alternativa regionale) (CIA) · ~110 km from the center
L'Aquila has no nearby airport: the regional one, Aeroporto d'Abruzzo in Pescara (PSR), is about 120 km away (1h15-1h20 by car via the A25); Roma Ciampino and Fiumicino airports are about 110 km and 150 km away respectively via the A24. There is no fixed municipal fare for these out-of-town routes: both Radio Taxi CO.T.AQ and Taxi L'Aquila 0862 0222 run them by reservation, with the fare agreed at the time of booking (municipal regulations leave rides outside the Comune's territory to the driver's availability). Alternatively, direct scheduled buses run to and from Roma Fiumicino/Ciampino (e.g. Gaspari/FlixBus).
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of L'Aquila is regulated by Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL 1, active 24/7 every day, and ZTL 2, active in the evening/night band from 20:00-06:00) and by urban pedestrian areas (APU), with private vehicle access subject to the Citypass issued by the Polizia Municipale. Taxis and NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) vehicles on duty are among the vehicles exempted from the restriction, along with emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and public transport.
Practical tips
- The historic center has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL 1 active 24 hours a day, ZTL 2 in the evening/night hours): taxis and NCC vehicles on duty are among the exempted vehicles, so they can enter to pick up or drop off passengers even where private vehicles cannot circulate without a Citypass.
- The historic center is still partly affected by post-2009 earthquake reconstruction works: some streets may be temporarily closed or have alternating traffic, so it's best to arrange a meeting point with the taxi near open squares (e.g. Fontana Luminosa) rather than addresses inside alleys under reconstruction.
- To reach Campo Imperatore and the Gran Sasso cable car (Fonte Cerreto station, about 30 km from L'Aquila), there is no frequent direct public connection: book a taxi or an NCC well in advance, especially on summer weekends and during ski season.
- Always book by phone with at least a bit of advance notice, especially in the evening or for the train station/out-of-town buses: outside daytime hours (roughly 7:00-24:00), night rides often need to be booked by 20:00.
- For airports (Pescara, Roma Fiumicino/Ciampino) or out-of-town routes, always ask for a phone quote: these are out-of-town rides with an agreed fare, not covered by the standard urban taximeter.
Frequently asked questions
What is L'Aquila's radio taxi called and what is its number?
The historic service is Radio Taxi L'Aquila, run by the CO.T.AQ cooperative (Consorzio Tassisti L'Aquila), reachable at 0862 25165. A second service also operates in the city, Taxi L'Aquila, at 0862 0222.
Can taxis enter the historic center's ZTL?
Yes. In L'Aquila's historic center Limited Traffic Zone, taxis and NCC vehicles on duty are among the vehicles exempted from the access restriction, along with emergency vehicles, law enforcement, and public transport.
How much does a taxi cost from L'Aquila to the Pescara or Roma airport?
There is no fixed municipal fare for out-of-town rides to the airports: local cooperatives apply a fare agreed at the time of booking, because these routes go beyond the municipal territory covered by the standard taximeter. It's best to always ask for a phone quote before setting off.
Can you book a taxi to go to Campo Imperatore or Gran Sasso?
Yes, it's possible to arrange a private ride to Fonte Cerreto (the cable car station for Campo Imperatore, about 30 km from L'Aquila) by contacting the cooperatives directly, since there are no frequent, direct public transport lines to that area.
Can you call an Uber in L'Aquila?
No: Uber in Italy only operates as Uber Black (high-end NCC cars) and is active exclusively in Roma and Milano. In L'Aquila you'll need to rely on local radio taxis or an authorized NCC.
Nearby cities
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