BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Catanzaro
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of CZ
To book a taxi in Catanzaro, call the radio taxi at 334 618 0862. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Catanzaro doesn't have a single citywide radio-taxi dispatch like larger cities: taxis are run by individual license holders who wait at the official taxi ranks in Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Prefettura, the railway station and Catanzaro Lido, or you can book by calling the driver directly. Since the end of June 2026, Calabria has become the first Italian region with UberX active, and the pilot project launched right here in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport, although at this stage the drivers are local NCC (chauffeur-service) operators and coverage may still be limited. For those arriving by air, the reference airport remains Lamezia Terme "Sant'Eufemia" airport (SUF), about 33 km from the city centre. Taxis are especially useful for connecting the historic centre, perched on its "three hills", with the Catanzaro Lido seafront (which has its own railway station and beaches), or for avoiding the steep climbs up to the Duomo, Villa Trieste and Ponte Bisantis.
Call the radio taxi
334 618 0862 Taxi Salvatore Munizza – Lic. 22 (posteggio Piazza Matteotti)
Apps to call a taxi in Catanzaro
| Uber — Since 30 June 2026, Calabria has been the first Italian region with UberX active, as part of a pilot project with the regional government: the launch started right in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport (Cosenza is expected by 15 July 2026, Reggio Calabria by 15 August 2026). Note: despite the name "UberX", the drivers are already-licensed local NCC operators rather than new independent drivers, so coverage and wait times may still be limited during this experimental phase. Uber.com's generic city page shouldn't be taken as proof on its own, but the launch has been confirmed by several independent regional news outlets. | Available |
| FreeNow — Not currently active: in Italy the app only covers Milano, Roma, Napoli, Torino, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari; Catanzaro is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Not among the cities covered: the official list of served cities on the itTaxi website (updated in mid-June 2026) does not include Catanzaro, although it notes that individual affiliated drivers may be present outside the main cities. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — No confirmation of operation in Catanzaro was found on the service's official sources; the app is focused on other Italian cities. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Does not cover Catanzaro: among the more than 60 Italian cities served (official "coverage" page), Lamezia Terme appears, but not the regional capital. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Not present in Catanzaro: the app appears to be active mainly in Piemonte, Emilia-Romagna, Toscana and Liguria (Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova) and in Barcelona. | Not available |
| InTaxi — No evidence of activation in Catanzaro among the more than 50 cities covered by the app; before relying on the service, it's advisable to check local availability directly in the app. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Lamezia Terme "Sant'Eufemia" (SUF) · ~33 km from the center
There is no confirmed fixed municipal fare for the Lamezia Terme airport-Catanzaro route: the fare runs on the meter or is agreed in advance with the taxi/NCC operator (roughly €45-60 according to local operators, for a route of about 33 km via the SS280, taking 40-45 minutes). It's always advisable to ask for a quote before setting off, especially when there's no meter (NCC service).
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre has several Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL) established by an ordinance of the Comune di Catanzaro, including the areas of Pianicello, Santa Maria di Mezzogiorno and Piazza Basilica dell'Immacolata: taxis arriving from outside the zone may need to drop passengers off at the edge of the ZTL.
Practical tips
- Catanzaro's historic centre is perched on its "three hills": to reach the Prefettura, the Duomo or the MARCA museum from farther away or from the Musofalo car park, a taxi avoids the steps and steep climbs.
- For Catanzaro Lido (the sea, beaches, the FS railway station), allow about 15-16 km and 20 minutes from the centre: it's worth booking ahead on summer evenings, when demand on the seafront rises.
- Several areas of the historic centre (Pianicello, Santa Maria di Mezzogiorno, the Basilica dell'Immacolata area) are ZTL zones: if the taxi cannot enter, ask to be dropped at the edge of the zone.
- Since there's no single radio-taxi dispatch, it's a good idea to save the number of a trusted driver or head straight to an official taxi rank (Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Prefettura, the station).
- For Lamezia Terme airport (about 33 km, 40-45 minutes), always agree on the price before setting off, especially if the service is an NCC without a meter.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Lamezia Terme airport to Catanzaro cost?
There is no confirmed fixed municipal fare for this roughly 33 km route: the cost is calculated on the meter (taxi) or agreed in advance (NCC), typically between €45 and €60. It's always advisable to ask for a quote before setting off.
How do you call a taxi in Catanzaro?
Catanzaro doesn't have a single radio-taxi dispatch like other provincial capitals: you can get in at one of the official taxi ranks (Piazza Matteotti, Piazza Prefettura, the Catanzaro and Catanzaro Lido railway stations) or call a driver directly, such as Salvatore Munizza (Lic. 22, tel. 334 618 0862).
Does Uber work in Catanzaro?
Yes, since 30 June 2026: Calabria is the first Italian region where UberX is active, launching right in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport. It's a pilot project that relies on local NCC operators, so car availability may still be limited compared with major cities.
Does Catanzaro's historic centre have a ZTL?
Yes. Several areas of the historic centre, including Pianicello, Santa Maria di Mezzogiorno and the Basilica dell'Immacolata area, are subject to a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) established by an ordinance of the Comune di Catanzaro.
How much does a taxi from Catanzaro centre to Catanzaro Lido cost?
There's no published fixed fare: the ride (about 15-16 km, 20 minutes) is calculated on the meter and the price varies depending on traffic and time of day. Either way, a taxi is the most convenient way to get down from the hillside historic centre to the sea and the Catanzaro Lido station.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.catanzaro.it · comune.catanzaro.it · comune.catanzaro.it · taxicatanzaro.blogspot.com · it.wikipedia.org · ittaxi.it · apptaxi.it · corrieredellacalabria.it · mobilita.news