BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Ortona
Updated: July 13, 2026 · Province of CH
Ortona doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
There does not appear, from the official sources consulted, to be a citywide radio-taxi service with a single centralized number in Ortona: taxi licences and permits are issued by the Comune's Productive Activities and Commerce Service, which remains the most reliable point of contact for up-to-date information. In practice, the simplest way to get around is to ask your hotel, B&B or the tourist office for a direct, verified number, or to contact one of the private hire (NCC) operators active in the area for transfers to and from Pescara's Abruzzo Airport, the train station or the port. None of the main Italian ride-hailing apps (Uber, itTaxi, FreeNow, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) currently operates in Ortona, unlike nearby Pescara (Uber Black and itTaxi) and Chieti and Vasto (InTaxi). During the peak summer season, when the beaches of the Costa dei Trabocchi and the historic centre draw large numbers of tourists, taxi availability drops significantly, and it is advisable to arrange transport in advance, especially in the evening or for airport transfers.
Apps to call a taxi in Ortona
| Uber — Uber is not active in Ortona. In Abruzzo the service exists only in Pescara (since 20 March 2025) and covers exclusively the Uber Black/NCC segment, not UberX taxis; there is no evidence of operational rides extending to Ortona, about 30 km further south. | Not available |
| FreeNow — According to the official website, FreeNow covers only Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari in Italy: Abruzzo is not served, so the app cannot be used in Ortona. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The official itTaxi website lists Pescara among its covered cities, but not Ortona (nor Chieti): the service therefore does not appear to be available in the city at present. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi operates mainly in Torino, Milano, Roma and Napoli; the official list of services does not include any cities in the province of Chieti, Ortona included. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official page listing covered cities (apptaxi.it/copertura) does not include Ortona, Chieti or Pescara: the app is therefore not usable in the area. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is the app of the Bologna-based cooperative COTABO and is active in Bologna and a few other cities in central-northern Italy; it does not appear to be present in any municipality in Abruzzo. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi is active in nearby Chieti (linked to the 0871 4717 radio taxi) and in Vasto, but Ortona does not yet appear among the cities covered in the official list of InTaxi partners. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo (Pescara) (PSR) · ~29 km from the center
There is no fixed municipal fare for the Pescara Airport–Ortona route: the price is calculated by taximeter (flag-fall, kilometres travelled, plus any night/holiday/luggage surcharges). Since this is a roughly 29 km out-of-town journey, it is always advisable to ask the driver for a cost estimate before setting off.
Practical tips
- During the peak summer season (July–August), when the beaches of the Costa dei Trabocchi and the historic centre fill up with tourists, demand for taxis rises sharply: it's worth booking in advance, especially in the evening.
- Since there is no confirmed citywide radio-taxi service with a single number, for transfers to the airport, station or port it's best to contact a local NCC operator in advance, or ask your accommodation for a direct, verified contact.
- The historic centre of Terravecchia, with the Castello Aragonese and the Cattedrale di San Tommaso, has narrow streets that are partly pedestrianised: taxis usually drop passengers off near Piazza San Tommaso or the Belvedere.
- To reach the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery and the sites of the Battle of Ortona of December 1943 (a few kilometres from the centre, with no direct public transport link), a taxi or NCC is almost essential.
- Anyone arriving at the port of Ortona (by ferry or cruise call) should arrange pickup in advance: there is no guarantee that a taxi will be waiting on the pier.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single radio-taxi number for Ortona?
According to the official sources consulted (the Comune di Ortona website), there is no centralized radio-taxi service with a single verifiable number: taxi authorisations are managed by the Comune's Productive Activities and Commerce Service (tel. 085 9057403). For an up-to-date contact, it's best to reach out to that office, or ask your hotel, B&B or the port for a direct, verified contact.
How much does a taxi from Pescara Airport to Ortona cost?
There is no fixed municipal fare for this roughly 29 km out-of-town route: the cost is calculated by taximeter, with possible surcharges (night, holiday, luggage). It's always advisable to ask the driver for an estimate before departure, or alternatively to book an NCC with a fare agreed in advance.
Do Uber or other ride-hailing apps work in Ortona?
No. None of the main verified apps (Uber, itTaxi, FreeNow, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) is currently active in Ortona. Uber Black has only been present in Pescara since March 2025, and InTaxi only in nearby Chieti and Vasto: for now, Ortona relies on traditional taxis and local NCC operators.
How do you get to the historic centre and the Castello Aragonese by taxi?
A taxi can drop you near Piazza San Tommaso or the Belvedere, just steps from the Cattedrale di San Tommaso and the Castello Aragonese: the narrow streets of the Terravecchia quarter are partly pedestrianised, so they aren't always passable by car all the way through.
Are there taxis waiting at the port or the Ortona railway station?
A constant presence of taxis stationed at the port or the station is not guaranteed, especially outside the summer season: for ferries, cruise calls or trains, it's best to book by phone well in advance.