BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Gerace
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of RC
Gerace doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
Gerace is a small hilltop village in the Locride area, with just over 2,400 inhabitants and a historic centre that is almost entirely pedestrianised, so there is no radio-taxi service with a fixed base within the town itself. Anyone looking for a taxi in Gerace generally needs to turn to taxis or NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) cars based in Locri, the nearest town on the coast about 10 km away, or arrange the transfer directly through the accommodation (hotel or B&B) where they are staying, a common practice in the villages of the Locride. Alternatively, you can reach Gerace by train to Locri station and then continue by local bus up to the village, or book a taxi or NCC well in advance, especially on weekends and during the summer months, when the flow of tourists towards the Cathedral and the historic centre is higher. Since there is no fixed taxi rank or a verifiable radio-taxi number in Gerace, the practical advice is to call a local operator in advance (Locri, Siderno) or ask your accommodation's reception to book the ride on your behalf.
Apps to call a taxi in Gerace
| Uber — The UberX pilot project in Calabria (launched on 30 June 2026) has so far reached Catanzaro and Lamezia Terme Airport, with expansion to Cosenza by 15 July 2026 and to Reggio Calabria by 15 August 2026; however, the Locride area, including Gerace, remains excluded from the launch schedule announced so far. Uber's website also does not have a dedicated city page for Gerace or Locri. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow does not appear to be active in Calabria: the app's coverage remains concentrated in the major cities of Northern and Central Italy and does not include the province of Reggio Calabria. | Not available |
| itTaxi — itTaxi aggregates traditional taxi fleets in several Italian cities, but there do not appear to be any operators affiliated with it in the Gerace or Locride area. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi operates mainly in medium and large urban centres and does not appear to be present in Gerace or the Locride. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi does not appear to cover Gerace: the app relies on local taxi fleets that are not yet present in the Locride. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is not active in Gerace: at present there do not appear to be any taxis affiliated with the platform in the eastern part of the province of Reggio Calabria (Locride). | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi partners with radio-taxi cooperatives in various Italian cities, but there do not appear to be any cooperatives affiliated with it in Gerace or the Locride. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto dello Stretto di Reggio Calabria (Tito Minniti) (REG) · ~110 km from the center
There is no fixed fare for the journey from Reggio Calabria Airport to Gerace (about 110 km, more than 1h30 of travel via the Strada di Grande Comunicazione Ionio-Tirreno and the SS106 towards Locri): always ask for a quote when booking. Alternatively, Lamezia Terme Airport (SUF) is about 120-130 km away by road but has a greater number of domestic flights.
Practical tips
- The historic centre of Gerace is almost entirely pedestrianised, with stone alleys and stairways: taxis can only drop off or pick up passengers near the entrances to the village (for example Largo Cattedrale or the town gates), not in the heart of the centre.
- Book well in advance, especially in high season or to visit the Cattedrale di Gerace (the largest in Calabria): since there is no permanent taxi service in the village, cars come from Locri or nearby towns.
- If you arrive by train, get off at Locri station (about 10 km from Gerace) and continue by local bus or by a taxi or NCC arranged in advance, as there isn't always a taxi available at the station for every train that arrives.
- Always ask for an approximate price before getting in: for rides to or from Gerace, which do not have a fixed municipal fare as in large cities, operators often agree on a flat rate.
- The main ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow and similar) do not yet cover Gerace or the rest of the Locride: for now, the only reliable option remains a traditional taxi or NCC booked by phone.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a taxi service based in Gerace?
There does not appear to be a radio-taxi service with a permanent base in the village of Gerace: rides are generally provided by taxis or NCC cars based in Locri or other towns in the Locride, who should be contacted in advance by phone.
Does Uber work in Gerace?
No. The UberX pilot project in Calabria, launched on 30 June 2026 from Catanzaro and Lamezia Terme Airport and expanding to Cosenza (15 July 2026) and Reggio Calabria (15 August 2026), does not currently include the small towns of the Locride such as Gerace and Locri.
How much does a taxi cost from Reggio Calabria Airport to Gerace?
There is no fixed fare: the route is about 110 km via the Strada di Grande Comunicazione Ionio-Tirreno and the SS106, so it's always best to ask for a quote when booking.
How do you get to Gerace without your own car?
The most practical option is the train to Locri station (about 10 km from Gerace), followed by a local bus or a taxi/NCC booked in advance for the final stretch to the village.
Where are the nearest taxis to Gerace?
The nearest taxis and NCC cars are based in Locri and Siderno, both a few kilometres away on the Ionian coast: it's a good idea to save a local number before setting off for the village.