How to book a taxi in Maratea

Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of PZ

To book a taxi in Maratea, call the radio taxi at 339 699 1878. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.

Maratea has no fixed taxi ranks like in big cities: the town, spread between the hilltop historic centre and the coastal hamlets of Fiumicello (the harbour), Acquafredda, Cersuta, Marina and Castrocucco, is served by a handful of local taxi and NCC (chauffeur-driven hire car) operators who work by phone or WhatsApp booking. It's worth saving a number before you arrive and calling well ahead, especially during peak season (July and August) when demand rises sharply for the beaches, the Cristo Redentore and the historic centre. International ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow and similar) don't cover Basilicata, so the phone remains the only real booking channel. For transfers to/from Lamezia Terme, Salerno or Napoli airports, you always need to book well in advance and agree the price, since there are no published fixed fares. It's also worth keeping an eye on the condition of the SS18 along the coast, which has historically been affected by roadworks and landslides around Castrocucco, potentially lengthening travel times.

Call the radio taxi

339 699 1878 Eurotravel Maratea (taxi, NCC e transfer aeroportuali)

Apps to call a taxi in Maratea

Uber — Not available: Uber doesn't cover any city in Basilicata, Maratea included (verified against the official list of cities covered in Italy).	Not available
FreeNow — Not active: the service in Italy is limited to major cities (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Torino, Palermo, Catania, Cagliari) and doesn't reach Basilicata.	Not available
itTaxi — Not listed among the cities covered by the app, which focuses on medium-to-large urban centres with organised radio-taxi services; in Maratea, booking remains by phone.	Not available
Wetaxi — Not available in Maratea: coverage mainly concerns Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli and other provincial capitals.	Not available
appTaxi — Not listed among the municipalities served in Basilicata; for Maratea it isn't an active option.	Not available
BTaxi — Not active in the Maratea area, an app used mainly in other regions of Central-Northern Italy.	Not available

Taxi from the airport

Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme (SUF) · ~146 km from the center

There is no published fixed taxi/NCC fare for the airport-Maratea route: the journey (about 145 km from both Lamezia Terme SUF and Salerno Costa d'Amalfi QSR, roughly 2 hours' drive on mountain roads) needs to be agreed and booked well in advance, requesting a quote when you call. Napoli Capodichino airport (NAP, about 220 km, 2h15) is also an option used by those arriving from the North.

Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)

In the historic centre (the stretch between the start of Corso Garibaldi and the start of Piazza Biagio Vitolo), a seasonal pedestrian zone is in force: from late May to June, on weekends and public holidays, 10:30am-1:00pm and 6:30pm-10:00pm, with the evening hours gradually extending until they reach a closure lasting until 2:00am in August, then shrinking again from mid-September. The exact times are set every year by an ordinance from the Local Police Commander, so they can vary from season to season: check beforehand with your taxi/NCC operator or the town council. The reference car parks outside the pedestrian zone are Piazza Europa and Fontana Vecchia.

Practical tips

Maratea is split into hamlets (historic centre, Fiumicello/harbour, Acquafredda, Cersuta, Castrocucco, Marina) linked by a single scenic but winding coastal road: book your taxi with plenty of time to spare, especially in peak season or if there are roadworks/landslides on the SS18 around Castrocucco.
In summer, the stretch between Corso Garibaldi and Piazza Biagio Vitolo (historic centre) becomes a pedestrian zone on weekends and holiday evenings, with hours extending until 2:00am in August: have your taxi drop you off or pick you up at the nearby car parks of Piazza Europa or Fontana Vecchia.
For the trip up to the Cristo Redentore on Monte San Biagio, agree with the driver on the outward journey, waiting time on site and the return trip: it's a mountain road and parking is scarce during peak months.
Since there's no ride-hailing or fixed taxi ranks, save the local operator's number before you arrive: in more isolated hamlets like Acquafredda and Cersuta, phone signal can be weak.
In July and August, book several hours (ideally a day) ahead, especially for transfers to/from Lamezia Terme, Salerno and Napoli airports, since the number of available vehicles is limited compared to tourist demand.

Frequently asked questions

Can you find taxis on the street in Maratea, or do you need to book?

Maratea doesn't have real taxi ranks like big cities: the service is provided by local operators (taxi and NCC) via phone call or WhatsApp, so it's always best to book in advance, especially in more outlying hamlets like Acquafredda or Cersuta.

Does Uber work in Maratea?

No. Uber isn't active in any city in Basilicata, Maratea included: to get around you need to rely on local taxis and NCC operators, reachable by phone.

How much does a taxi from Lamezia Terme or Salerno airport to Maratea cost?

There's no fixed fare published online for these routes (about 140-146 km, 2 hours' travel): the price must be requested and agreed at the time of booking, which is in any case required several hours in advance.

Is Maratea's historic centre closed to traffic in summer?

Yes, from late May to September the stretch between Corso Garibaldi and Piazza Biagio Vitolo becomes a pedestrian zone on weekends and holiday evenings (with hours extending until 2:00am in August): a taxi can still drop off or pick up passengers at nearby car parks, such as Piazza Europa or Fontana Vecchia.

How do you get to the Cristo Redentore by taxi?

It's best to arrange an outward trip, waiting time on site and return with the local operator, since the road up to Monte San Biagio is narrow and scenic and parking is limited during peak season.

Sources: comune.maratea.pz.it · comune.maratea.pz.it · eurotravelweb.it · eurotravelweb.it · en.wikipedia.org · uber.com

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