BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Pizzo
Updated: July 13, 2026 · Province of VV
To book a taxi in Pizzo, call the radio taxi at 351 724 1535. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Pizzo does not have an official radio-taxi service with a single dispatch number listed on official sources: the municipality's website does not publish a list of taxi licenses, so the safest way to get around is to ask your hotel, B&B, or restaurant to call a trusted taxi, or to look for drivers who, during the summer months, wait around downtown and near the Vibo Valentia-Pizzo train station. Alternatively, some NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) operators with their own websites offer transfers bookable online to and from Lamezia Terme airport and the train station, which are especially useful in the low season when traditional taxis are less present. The main taxi-hailing apps are not yet active in Pizzo or in the rest of the province of Vibo Valentia, despite UberX's debut in Calabria at the end of June 2026: the service launched in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport, but at the moment it has not yet reached Vibo Valentia. For those arriving by plane, the nearest airport remains Lamezia Terme airport, about 29 km and 25-30 minutes by car from central Pizzo.
Call the radio taxi
351 724 1535 Sea Wolf Adventures (NCC, transfer stazione/aeroporto, non taxi con tassametro)
389 87 76 212 MelTravel NCC (noleggio con conducente, non taxi con tassametro)
Apps to call a taxi in Pizzo
| Uber — UberX launched in Calabria at the end of June 2026, active from the start in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport, with Cosenza planned for 15/07/2026 and Reggio Calabria for 15/08/2026. As of 13/07/2026, the province of Vibo Valentia, and therefore Pizzo, does not yet appear to be covered. The "Uber in Pizzo" page found online is a standard promotional landing page generated for a great many Italian towns and does not indicate a service that is actually operating in the town. | Not available |
| FreeNow — In Italy, FreeNow only covers Milano, Roma, Torino, Palermo, Napoli, and Cagliari: no city in mainland Calabria, including Pizzo, is served. | Not available |
| itTaxi — In Calabria, itTaxi is only active in Lamezia Terme and Reggio Calabria: Pizzo and the rest of the province of Vibo Valentia are not covered. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — The Wetaxi taxi-hailing service is only available in Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, and Alessandria: Calabria is not among the covered areas. | Not available |
| appTaxi — In the official list of covered cities, in Calabria appTaxi is only present in Lamezia Terme: Pizzo is not served. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi, linked to the Italian Taxi Network, currently operates only in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, and Genova: no city in Calabria is covered. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi partners with the radio-taxi services of more than 40 Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Bologna, Torino, etc.), but no city in Calabria, including Pizzo, is part of the network. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale di Lamezia Terme "Sant'Eufemia" (SUF) · ~29 km from the center
There is no official fixed municipal fare for the Lamezia Terme-Pizzo route: the road distance is about 29 km (25-30 minutes). Always ask for a quote before you set off, or book a fixed-price transfer online with a local NCC operator.
Practical tips
- The historic center of Pizzo, with Castello Murat and its narrow lanes overlooking the sea, is largely pedestrian: have the taxi drop you off in Piazza della Repubblica or at the start of the main street, and continue on foot.
- If you arrive by train, the station is called Vibo Valentia-Pizzo and is a few kilometers from the historic center: it's best to arrange a taxi in advance, especially outside peak season when there are no cars waiting at a fixed taxi rank.
- To reach the Chiesetta di Piedigrotta, carved into the rock just outside town, ask the driver for a round trip with waiting time: the site is isolated and not well connected by public transport.
- In summer, when you come to taste the famous Tartufo di Pizzo IGP, book your return taxi well in advance: on peak-season weekends demand outstrips supply and waiting times get longer.
- Since there is no verified municipal radio-taxi with a single number, the most reliable approach is to get a direct contact recommended by your accommodation or to use an NCC service bookable online for trips to and from the airport or the station.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official radio-taxi number in Pizzo?
There is no radio-taxi service with a single dispatch number listed on official sources (the municipality's website or the local taxi cooperative). The most reliable option is to ask your hotel or B&B for a direct contact, or to get in touch with a local NCC operator with its own website, such as Sea Wolf Adventures (351 724 1535) or MelTravel NCC (389 87 76 212), which run transfers to/from the Vibo Valentia-Pizzo station and Lamezia Terme airport.
Can I use Uber in Pizzo?
Not yet. UberX launched in Calabria at the end of June 2026, first in Catanzaro and at Lamezia Terme airport, with Cosenza planned for 15 July and Reggio Calabria for 15 August 2026: the province of Vibo Valentia, and therefore Pizzo, is not yet covered. The "Uber in Pizzo" page found online is a generic promotional page and does not indicate a service that is actually active in the town.
How much does a taxi from Lamezia Terme airport to Pizzo cost?
There is no fixed municipal fare for this route. The distance is about 29 km (25-30 minutes by car): always ask for a quote before you set off, or book a fixed-price NCC transfer online.
Where can I find taxis in Pizzo?
In peak season, taxis usually wait in the town center, near Piazza della Repubblica and at the start of the pedestrian street, and at the Vibo Valentia-Pizzo train station. Outside peak season, it's safer to book in advance through your accommodation or an NCC service.
Do apps like FreeNow, itTaxi, or Wetaxi work in Pizzo?
No: none of these apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) currently cover Pizzo or the province of Vibo Valentia. The nearest cities with any coverage are Lamezia Terme and Reggio Calabria.
Nearby cities
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