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How to book a taxi in Castelmezzano
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of PZ
To book a taxi in Castelmezzano, call the radio taxi at 393 9575031. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Castelmezzano is a village of around 700 inhabitants nestled among the spires of the Dolomiti Lucane, and it has no taxi with a fixed rank in the village: anyone arriving without their own car must book a chauffeur-driven hire service (NCC) or a radio taxi based in Potenza or Matera in advance. For transfers to and from Bari airport, Ferrandina station or Potenza station, it's best to contact the taxi a few hours - if not a day - ahead of time, especially on summer weekends when the village fills up with visitors for the Volo dell'Angelo. Many local accommodations (B&Bs, guesthouses) can arrange a private transfer on request, often simpler than a traditional taxi given the scarcity of cars in the area. Inside the historic centre, made up of stairways and pedestrian alleys, taxis cannot circulate anyway: arrival always takes place near the car park at the entrance to the village.
Call the radio taxi
393 9575031 Taxi Service Matera (NCC - transfer da/per Castelmezzano)
0971 1771 Taxi Potenza (radiotaxi, partner InTaxi)
Apps to call a taxi in Castelmezzano
| Uber — Uber is not active in Castelmezzano: there is no dedicated city page (unlike many Italian municipalities that have an automatically generated promotional page), and the service does not operate in the villages of the Lucanian hinterland. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow only covers major Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Torino, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari) and is not present in Basilicata. | Not available |
| itTaxi — itTaxi has over 90 cities participating in the Unione Radiotaxi d'Italia network, but none in Basilicata: the service cannot be booked in Castelmezzano. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi operates in around 20 Italian cities, all medium-to-large: Castelmezzano is not included in the service's coverage. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official page listing the cities served by appTaxi includes neither Castelmezzano nor Potenza: the service is not available in the area. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is only active in Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna and Genova (as well as Barcelona, Spain): no coverage in Basilicata. | Not available |
| InTaxi — In InTaxi's official list of radio taxi partners, Taxi Potenza (0971 1771) and Taxi Matera appear, but not a partner in Castelmezzano: the app therefore lets you book a transfer to the village from the nearest towns, not a local ride within the village itself. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bari Karol Wojtyła (BRI) · ~134 km from the center
There is no fixed fare for the Bari airport-Castelmezzano route (over 130 km, about 2 hours by car): always ask the NCC operator for an agreed price quote before departure, since using the taximeter is not standard practice on such long routes.
Practical tips
- Book the taxi or NCC well in advance, by phone or via WhatsApp: in Castelmezzano there is no taxi rank with cars waiting to pick up customers on the street, especially during high season (spring-summer) and on weekends.
- If you want to experience the Volo dell'Angelo, book it in advance on the official website, because in peak months slots sell out quickly; the shuttle included with the ticket only connects the village to the ride's starting/ending point and does not replace a taxi to reach Castelmezzano.
- The historic centre is almost entirely pedestrian, made up of steps and narrow alleys: any taxi or NCC will drop you off in the car parks at the entrance to the village, from which the main square is a few minutes' walk away.
- For a long transfer (Bari airport, Potenza or Ferrandina stations), always agree on a fixed price when booking: over these distances, using the taximeter is not standard practice among NCC operators in the area.
- There are no fuel stations in the village: if you're getting around by rental car, fill up in Potenza or along the Basentana before heading up to Castelmezzano.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a taxi with a fixed rank in Castelmezzano?
No. The village does not have a permanent taxi rank: to get around you need to book an NCC or a radio taxi by phone or WhatsApp, for example those based in Matera or Potenza, with at least some advance notice.
How much does a taxi or NCC from Potenza to Castelmezzano cost?
There is no published fixed fare for this route: it's about 36 km of mountain roads, so it's best to ask for a fixed-price quote when booking rather than relying on the taximeter.
Does Uber work in Castelmezzano?
No. Uber has no dedicated city page for Castelmezzano and no operating rides in the village: the service in Italy remains limited to a small number of major cities and does not cover the small towns of inland Basilicata.
Do the InTaxi, FreeNow or itTaxi apps work in Castelmezzano?
No. The official list of InTaxi partners includes Taxi Potenza (0971 1771) and Taxi Matera, but not a partner in Castelmezzano; FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi and BTaxi only cover medium-to-large Italian cities and do not reach the village.
How do you get to Castelmezzano without your own car?
The most practical option is an NCC booked in advance from Potenza, Matera or Ferrandina station; there are also bus services (Sita Sud) to Potenza, but they are infrequent, which is why many visitors prefer a private transfer arranged before arrival.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.castelmezzano.pz.it · comune.castelmezzano.pz.it · taxiservicematera.com · taxiapotenza.it · intaxi.it · apptaxi.it · it.wikipedia.org