BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Scanno
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of AQ
Scanno doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
Scanno is a small mountain village of around 1,700 residents and does not have a local radiotaxi cooperative with a publicly verifiable number. Visitors arriving in town — especially during the summer months, when demand linked to Lago di Scanno and the medieval historic centre rises sharply relative to the resident population — are better off arranging transfers in advance. The most practical solution is to ask your accommodation (hotel, B&B, agriturismo) to book a taxi or an NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire) service, or to contact directly an NCC operator covering the Sagittario and Alto Sangro area. Alternatively, you can turn to the radiotaxi service in Sulmona, the nearest town with a structured taxi service, about 20 km away. Since Scanno has no railway station, those arriving by train get off at Sulmona and continue by bus or by a taxi/NCC arranged in advance.
Apps to call a taxi in Scanno
| Uber — Uber does not appear to operate in Scanno: not even in the larger centres in the area, such as Sulmona and L'Aquila, is there confirmed coverage, and in the Italian cities where it is present it only offers the Uber Black (NCC) service, not UberX rides. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow mainly covers major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Napoli and a few others); there are no active drivers reported in Scanno or in the nearby towns of the Valle del Sagittario. | Not available |
| itTaxi — itTaxi claims a network of over 12,000 taxi drivers in 87 Italian cities, but Scanno is not among the covered municipalities: it is too small a village to have taxi drivers affiliated with the app. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi is active in some medium-to-large cities in central-northern Italy and does not appear to be present in Scanno or in the L'Aquila hinterland. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi covers a defined list of cities (including Bologna, Milano, Palermo); Scanno is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is an app used mainly in some cities in central-southern Italy, but it does not appear to be active in Scanno or in the province of L'Aquila. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi operates in major Italian cities through affiliated taxi drivers, but it has no confirmed coverage in Scanno, consistent with the lack of coverage in Sulmona and L'Aquila as well. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto d'Abruzzo di Pescara (Pasquale Liberi) (PSR) · ~93 km from the center
There is no fixed taxi fare for the Pescara airport-Scanno route (about 93 km, over an hour and a half of travel): it's best to agree on the price with the driver or request an online quote before departing, ideally booking the transfer in advance through an NCC operator or your accommodation.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Scanno does not have a traditional ZTL (limited traffic zone), but the municipality has activated a pedestrian area with electronic gate control that, during peak summer months, regulates car access to some streets in the old town during certain time slots: those arriving by taxi in high season may need to be dropped off just outside the historic centre.
Practical tips
- Scanno does not have a local radiotaxi cooperative with a publicly verified number: it's best to book the transfer in advance through your accommodation, especially during the busy summer season, when the tourist influx towards Lago di Scanno is very high relative to the town's roughly 1,700 residents.
- The medieval historic centre has narrow alleys that are largely impassable by car: have the taxi drop you off near the access gates or designated car parks and continue on foot to reach the inner streets.
- In high season, especially in summer, a pedestrian area with an electronic gate regulates car access to some streets in the historic centre: if you book a taxi during those time slots, check with the driver about the most convenient meeting point just outside the old town.
- For Lago di Scanno, a few kilometres from the village, a taxi or NCC is especially convenient outside the high season; in summer the municipality also runs tourist shuttle lines (for example, village-lake) as a cheaper alternative.
- If you arrive by air, the nearest airport is Abruzzo Airport in Pescara, about 93 km and over an hour and a half's drive away: there is no fixed fare for such a long route, so agree on the price with the driver or request a quote before departing.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a radiotaxi service in Scanno?
There is no local radiotaxi cooperative with a publicly verified number. It's best to first ask your accommodation to arrange the transfer, or to contact the radiotaxi service in Sulmona, the nearest town with a structured taxi service, about 20 km from Scanno.
How much does a taxi from Scanno to Pescara airport cost?
There is no fixed fare for this route of about 93 km. The price must be agreed with the driver or requested as a quote before departure; the journey usually takes around an hour and a half.
Does Uber work in Scanno?
No. Uber does not appear to operate in Scanno or in nearby towns such as Sulmona and L'Aquila; even in the major Italian cities where it is present, it only offers the Uber Black (NCC) service, not UberX rides.
Can you take a taxi to Lago di Scanno?
Yes, the lake is a few kilometres from the historic centre and is a common destination for a taxi or NCC. During the busy summer season, the municipality also runs a tourist shuttle between the village and the lake, a cheaper alternative.
How do you get to Scanno without your own car?
Scanno has no railway station: those travelling by train get off at Sulmona and continue by local bus or by a taxi or NCC arranged in advance.