BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Ischia
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of NA
To book a taxi in Ischia, call the radio taxi at 081 992550. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Ischia the taxi service isn't run by a single radio-taxi dispatch centre like in Capri, but by public taxi stands located at the island's key points: the port of Ischia, Ischia Ponte, and the ports or main squares of the other five municipalities (Casamicciola Terme, Lacco Ameno, Forio, Serrara Fontana, Barano d'Ischia). Fares aren't uniform across municipalities but are set by each local administration, with predetermined amounts for the most common routes (for example from the port of Ischia to Casamicciola, Forio or Sant'Angelo), as an alternative to the free-running meter. The easiest way to find a taxi is to head to the stands near the hydrofoil and ferry landings, where taxis (often minibuses that have now replaced the historic Ape "motocarrozzelle") wait for arriving passengers. Alternatively, you can call the municipal taxi service contact number or reach a driver or an NCC (chauffeur-driven hire car) directly by phone or WhatsApp, since the major national ride-hailing apps don't cover the island.
Call the radio taxi
081 992550 Servizio Taxi Ischia (recapito ufficiale Comune di Ischia)
Apps to call a taxi in Ischia
| Uber — Uber has apparently never been activated on the island: in the official list of Italian cities served (uber.com), only Napoli appears for Campania, not Ischia or Capri, and there are no Uber rides of any kind (not even Uber Black) on the island. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow covers Napoli and other Italian provincial capitals but doesn't appear to be active on the island of Ischia: no Ischia-based taxi or NCC operator appears to be connected to the network. | Not available |
| itTaxi — In the official list of covered cities published by itTaxi (updated June 2026), Napoli appears among the provincial capitals served, but Ischia isn't included among the covered locations. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi, integrated with Consortaxi taxis, covers the five provincial capitals of Campania (Napoli, Avellino, Benevento, Salerno, Caserta): Ischia, which isn't a provincial capital, is left out of the network. | Not available |
| appTaxi — On appTaxi's official coverage page, among the cities of Campania only Napoli appears: Ischia (and Capri) aren't included in the list. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is part of the TaxiForce/Italian Taxi Network circuit, active in over 200 Italian cities, but no Ischia-based taxi drivers or cooperatives appear to be part of the network. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi connects dozens of Italian radio-taxi dispatch centres (including the one in Napoli), but Ischia doesn't appear among the locations covered by the service. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Napoli-Capodichino (NAP) · ~7 km from the center
Taxi fare: 6 EUR per person (official collective taxi service Capodichino–Molo Beverello, luggage included)
Ischia cannot be reached by car from the airport: you first need to get to the port of Napoli (Molo Beverello or Calata di Massa) or the port of Pozzuoli, then board a hydrofoil (about 50 minutes) or a ferry (about 1h20-1h40) to Ischia Porto. From Capodichino airport to Molo Beverello there is an official collective taxi service at a fixed rate of 6 EUR per person, in addition to the private taxi fare at a predetermined amount published by the Comune di Napoli for the whole ride. On arrival at Ischia Porto, taxis (and the typical microtaxis) are waiting for arriving hydrofoil and ferry passengers.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
In Ischia there are 8 electronic restricted traffic zones (ZTL) in operation, mainly in the town centre (between Via Roma and Corso Vittoria Colonna) and in Ischia Ponte, with different opening hours that are extended during the summer tourist season. For information and exemptions: ztl@comuneischia.it or 081 981070 (Comune di Ischia).
Practical tips
- Always agree on the fare (fixed or metered) before getting in: in Ischia rates vary from municipality to municipality and aren't uniform across the whole island.
- To reach the thermal spas (Giardini Poseidon, Negombo) or the Giardini La Mortella in Forio, it's worth asking for the round-trip extra-urban fare published by the Comune, which is often more convenient than the free-running meter.
- In high season (July and August) and on weekends, demand for taxis at the ports is very high: it's best to book by phone in advance or queue at the stands right after disembarking from the hydrofoil.
- It's worth trying at least once a tour of the island by taxi or microtaxi, the successor to the historic Ape "motocarrozzelle": it's a tourist experience as well as a means of transport.
- In the centre of Ischia (Corso Vittoria Colonna) and in Ischia Ponte there are restricted traffic zones in effect at fixed times: private cars can't circulate, while authorised taxis remain a practical solution for getting around during those hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do you find a taxi in Ischia?
The easiest way is to head to the stands near the hydrofoil and ferry landings at the port of Ischia or in Ischia Ponte, or to call the municipal taxi service contact number (081 992550). There's no single radio-taxi dispatch centre for the whole island: each municipality sets its own fares and stands independently.
How much does a taxi cost from the port of Ischia to Forio or Sant'Angelo?
According to the extra-urban fares published by the Comune di Ischia, from the port/Ischia Ponte you pay about 27 EUR to Forio Porto and about 40 EUR to Sant'Angelo, fares that include the holiday surcharge, luggage, pets and the return trip (plus 3 EUR for the night service between 22:00 and 7:00).
Do Uber or FreeNow work in Ischia?
No. Uber officially lists only Napoli as a served city in Campania, and Ischia doesn't appear among the locations covered by FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi or InTaxi: on the island, people use traditional taxi stands or direct phone contact.
How do you get to Ischia from Napoli airport?
Since it isn't connected by road, Ischia is reached by taking a taxi or bus from Capodichino airport to the port of Napoli (Molo Beverello or Calata di Massa) or the port of Pozzuoli, and from there a hydrofoil (about 50 minutes) or a ferry (about 1h20-1h40) to Ischia Porto.
Do Ischia's taxis have a meter?
Yes, but for the most common routes (urban and extra-urban) the Comune di Ischia publishes fixed fares as an alternative to the meter; passengers can still ask for the meter to be switched on if they prefer.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.ischia.na.it · lnx.comuneischia.it · comune.ischia.na.it · it.wikipedia.org · uber.com · ittaxi.it · apptaxi.it · aeroportodinapoli.it · ansa.it