BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Pompei
Updated: July 10, 2026 · Province of NA
To book a taxi in Pompei, call the radio taxi at 338 211 1287. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Pompei doesn't have one large citywide radio-taxi cooperative like nearby cities do: the service is provided by a limited number of licenses run by independent operators, easily reached by phone or found at the Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station, where a few cars are usually parked right in front of the archaeological site's entrances for most of the day. The main national booking apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi) cover Napoli but don't appear to work with local Pompei drivers, while Uber only operates in Black mode by advance booking. For those arriving from Napoli Capodichino Airport, there's an official fixed fare of 70€ to the Scavi, which helps avoid surprises on the meter. As an alternative to calling directly, hotels and B&Bs in the area almost always arrange transfers on request, relying on trusted local operators or NCC (chauffeur) services such as Pompei Taxi.
Call the radio taxi
338 211 1287 Boccia Taxi – Taxi Pompei
081 536 9869 Pompei Taxi (NCC - transfer e tour su prenotazione)
Apps to call a taxi in Pompei
| Uber — In Pompei, Uber effectively only works through Uber Black (chauffeur-driven NCC cars with a professional driver), a service active in Campania since February 2025: you book in advance through the app, with the price shown before the ride. The app's real "city taxi" option (Uber Taxi, linked to the itTaxi network) covers Napoli, but the few licensed Pompei drivers aren't signed up to it, so if you select the standard taxi option, you'll very likely find no cars available in the area. | Available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow is active on the white taxis of Napoli city, but no Pompei drivers appear to be registered on the platform: opening the app at the Scavi or in the center, you're unlikely to see any cars nearby. It can still be useful if you're getting around within Napoli before or after your visit. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Like FreeNow, itTaxi lists Napoli among the major cities it serves, but Pompei doesn't appear among the covered cities: the network of local licenses doesn't seem to be connected to the platform. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi operates in Napoli through the Consortaxi cooperative, but has no declared coverage in Pompei; for a ride from the Scavi, it's best to call a local operator directly. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi covers dozens of Italian cities, including Napoli and even Sorrento, but Pompei isn't among the locations it serves: no local drivers appear to be connected. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is only active in a few cities such as Torino, Bologna, Genova, Alessandria and Empoli: it's not present in Napoli or anywhere else in Campania, so it's not an option in Pompei. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale di Napoli "Ugo Niutta" (Capodichino) (NAP) · ~28 km from the center
Taxi fare: 70€ fixed (predetermined) fare Capodichino Airport - Pompei Scavi
The 70€ fare is the official rate from the City of Napoli/GESAC 2024 taxi tariff for the Airport-Pompei Scavi route: it already includes the airport surcharge, luggage, pets, and the radio-taxi call fee, but excludes any highway tolls. This is different from the "shared taxi" (taxi collettivo) at 6€ per passenger, which connects the airport only to Stazione Centrale and Molo Beverello, not to Pompei. The taxi stand is located in front of the Arrivals area; there is also a lane dedicated to reserved radio-taxi pickups near the Pick-Up parking area, about 100 meters from Arrivals.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Pompei has a Yellow ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) active year-round in the Santuario area, aimed mainly at tourist buses and long vehicles over 7 meters, with an electronic checkpoint on Piazza Falcone e Borsellino active from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm (managed by Publiparking: 800 120 184). In the summer months, additional restrictions on private traffic also apply on via Sacra and via Roma, in the historic center. Detailed rules for taxis and NCC vehicles can vary seasonally: if you book a car for a hotel in the center, let the operator know in advance.
Practical tips
- The easiest way to find a taxi is at the exit of the Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station (Napoli-Sorrento line): it's less than 100 meters from the Porta Marina and Piazza Esedra entrances, and there are almost always cars waiting.
- If you enter the Scavi from Piazza Anfiteatro, the closest station is Pompei Santuario (Napoli-Poggiomarino line), about 700 meters on foot: taxis waiting here are rarer, so it's best to have one called for you or book in advance.
- The archaeological site is enormous (over 440,000 sqm): if you enter on one side and want to leave from the other (e.g. from Porta Marina to Piazza Anfiteatro), a taxi between the two stations takes just a few minutes, versus 30-45 minutes walking through the excavations.
- From Napoli Capodichino Airport, the predetermined taxi fare to Pompei Scavi is 70€: always ask for the fixed fare rather than the metered rate, keeping in mind that highway tolls are charged separately.
- To continue on to Sorrento, Costiera Amalfitana or Vesuvio, it's best to book a local NCC (chauffeur) service in advance (e.g. Pompei Taxi) or ask at your hotel's front desk, since there are few taxis freely available on the street for out-of-town routes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Napoli airport to Pompei cost?
With the official predetermined fare (2024 GESAC tariff), the ride from Capodichino Airport to the Scavi di Pompei costs 70€, including the airport surcharge, luggage and the radio-taxi call fee. Only any highway tolls are excluded, usually just a few euros.
Where can I find a taxi near the Scavi di Pompei?
The most convenient spot is the exit of the Circumvesuviana Pompei Scavi-Villa dei Misteri station (Napoli-Sorrento line), less than 100 meters from the Porta Marina and Piazza Esedra entrances. For the Piazza Anfiteatro entrance, the reference point is instead the Pompei Santuario station (Napoli-Poggiomarino line), about 700 meters further west, where taxis waiting are rarer.
Does Uber work in Pompei?
Only in Uber Black mode, i.e. chauffeur-driven cars (NCC) bookable in advance through the app, active in Campania since 2025. The app's standard taxi option, linked to itTaxi, covers Napoli city but not local Pompei drivers.
Is there a single radio-taxi service for all of Pompei?
No: unlike Napoli, Pompei doesn't have one large citywide cooperative with a single number. The service is provided by a limited number of licenses run by independent operators, such as Boccia Taxi (338 211 1287) for standard rides around town, or by local NCC services such as Pompei Taxi (081 536 9869) for transfers and tours by reservation.
Is it better to take a taxi or the Circumvesuviana to get from Napoli to Pompei?
For the town center, the Circumvesuviana (Napoli-Sorrento line, Pompei Villa dei Misteri stop) costs just a few euros and takes about 40 minutes. A taxi is more convenient with heavy luggage, in the evening, or in a group, but on this route it costs much more and is subject to traffic on the state road that runs along Vesuvio.
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