BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Pescara
Updated: July 8, 2026 · Province of PE
To book a taxi in Pescara, call the radio taxi at 085 35155 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Pescara, taxi service is managed by a single city consortium, the Consorzio Tassisti Pescara (COTAPE), which operates under the Radio Taxi Pescara brand and can be reached by phone at 085 35155, active 24 hours a day, all year round. Vehicles are equipped with approved taximeters, and fares — including the fixed fare for Aeroporto d'Abruzzo, set at 20 EUR toward the city centre — are periodically set by the Comune di Pescara through a Giunta Comunale resolution. In addition to calling directly, city taxis can also be booked via the itTaxi app or through Uber, active in the city since March 2025 with Uber Black/Van services and, in partnership with itTaxi, also with traditional taxis bookable from the app. The main taxi rank is located in the square in front of the Stazione Centrale, but it's common to find vehicles parked in the squares of the centre and along the Lungomare as well.
Call the radio taxi
085 35155 Radio Taxi Pescara (Consorzio Tassisti Pescara - COTAPE)
Apps to call a taxi in Pescara
| Uber — In Pescara, Uber does not offer the classic UberX: since 20 March 2025 (its debut date in Abruzzo) the app offers Uber Black and Uber Van, rides in NCC vehicles with a professional driver, plus the "Uber Taxi" service, created in partnership with itTaxi, which also allows booking the city's official white taxis from the app. | Available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in Pescara: the app focuses on Italy's major cities (Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari). It's still worth checking directly in the app, as the list of covered cities can change over time. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Confirmed by Radio Taxi Pescara itself on its website: the itTaxi app has been activated as an additional feature on Consorzio Tassisti Pescara vehicles, allowing rides to be booked and tracked from a smartphone. | Available |
| Wetaxi — Coverage in Pescara was not confirmed at the time of verification; the app shows the cities actually active directly within it, so it's worth checking when needed. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Pescara does not appear in the official list of covered cities published by appTaxi, which currently does not include any city in Abruzzo. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale d'Abruzzo "Pasquale Liberi" (PSR) · ~4 km from the center
Taxi fare: 20 EUR (fixed municipal airport-to-city-centre fare, all surcharges included)
The Comune di Pescara has set by law (Delibera di Giunta Comunale no. 32/2023) a fixed fare to/from the airport: 20 EUR toward the city centre (surcharges already included) and 25 EUR toward areas outside the city perimeter, including Chieti città or Chieti scalo; even the minimum fare from the airport is 20 EUR. The taxi rank is located just outside the arrivals exit; if no vehicles are waiting, you can call Radio Taxi Pescara directly at 085 35155, as also indicated on the airport's official website.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre and the seafront have pedestrian areas and Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL) regulated by the Comando di Polizia Locale (085 37371, ztl@comune.pescara.it); taxis, being a public non-scheduled service, generally pass through without particular restrictions, but it is still advisable to mention any destinations inside the ZTL when booking. For those travelling with their own car, the active hours and access points should be checked with the Comune, as they can vary by zone and time of year.
Practical tips
- Pescara's taxi service is run by a single consortium, Radio Taxi Pescara (COTAPE): one number, 085 35155, active 24/7 for the city and its hinterland, with no need to choose between competing switchboards.
- For the airport, the fare is fixed: 20 EUR toward the city centre, 25 EUR toward areas outside the city perimeter (e.g. Chieti); no surprises on the taximeter.
- The municipal fare schedule provides 15% discounts for people with disabilities/blind passengers, for the "taxi rosa" (women travelling alone at night between 9pm and 6am), for the "taxi disco" (young people leaving venues on weekends) and for the "taxi mare" toward the beach clubs: the discounts cannot be combined with one another.
- The main taxi rank is in the square in front of the Stazione Centrale di Pescara; in the centre, vehicles can also be found in Piazza Salotto and along the Lungomare during the summer months.
- The Comune regulates night and holiday coverage with a shift schedule: not all vehicles are in service at the same time, so in the small hours it's always best to call the single number rather than relying only on a taxi rank.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Pescara?
Just call the single number of Radio Taxi Pescara, run by the Consorzio Tassisti Pescara (COTAPE): 085 35155, active 24 hours a day for both urban and out-of-town service. Alternatively, you can book via the itTaxi app, which is also active on the city's taxis.
How much does a taxi from Pescara airport to the centre cost?
The Comune has set a fixed fare of 20 EUR for the ride between Aeroporto d'Abruzzo and the city centre, surcharges already included; for rides to areas outside the city perimeter (e.g. Chieti) the fixed fare rises to 25 EUR.
How much is the minimum taxi fare in Pescara?
According to the current municipal fare schedule (Delibera di Giunta no. 32/2023), the minimum urban fare is 10 EUR, including the transport of two pieces of luggage.
Is Uber available in Pescara?
Yes, since 20 March 2025. The app offers Uber Black and Uber Van (NCC vehicles) and, thanks to the partnership with itTaxi, also the city's official taxis; the classic UberX, however, is not available.
Where is the main taxi rank in the city?
The reference rank indicated by Radio Taxi Pescara itself is in the square in front of the Stazione Centrale di Pescara; vehicles can also be found in the main squares of the centre and along the Riviera.
Nearby cities
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