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How to book a taxi in Ferrara
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of FE
To book a taxi in Ferrara, call the radio taxi at 0532 900900. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Ferrara, the simplest way to get a taxi is to call the Radio Taxi Ferrara switchboard, run by the Consorzio Taxisti Ferraresi, at 0532 900900, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Alternatively, you can book through the official TaxiFe app, available on the App Store and Google Play, or send an SMS to 342 3915638 stating the street and house number of your pickup point. There are several taxi ranks around the city, including those at the railway station and in Piazza Castello, convenient for visitors to the UNESCO World Heritage historic centre with the Castello Estense, the Duomo and Palazzo dei Diamanti. The main national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi and InTaxi) do not yet cover Ferrara, so the Consorzio's traditional taxi service remains the main option even for reaching the Cona hospital, the station or Bologna airport.
Call the radio taxi
0532 900900 Radio Taxi Ferrara - Consorzio Taxisti Ferraresi
Apps to call a taxi in Ferrara
| Uber — Uber generates a promotional "Uber in Ferrara" page, but the service is actually only operational in eight Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Bologna, Firenze, Torino, Catania, Palermo, Napoli, according to Uber's official list of Italian cities): in Ferrara there are no active drivers for either UberX or Uber Black — it's a generic SEO landing page, not linked to a real service. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Free Now is active in Italy's main cities (Milano, Roma, Torino, with expansion announced to Napoli, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari) but does not cover Ferrara. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Ferrara does not appear on itTaxi's official list of covered cities; to book a taxi in the city, people use the local TaxiFe app run by the Consorzio Taxisti Ferraresi. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi covers about twenty Italian cities (including Torino, Milano, Roma, Napoli) but Ferrara is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi's official list of the more than 70 cities it covers (the "Cities Served" page) does not include Ferrara. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is only active in Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna and Barcellona: it does not cover Ferrara. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi's official list includes more than 70 cities (including Bologna, Parma, Piacenza, Trieste) but Ferrara is not among them. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) · ~50 km from the center
There is no fixed taxi fare for Bologna airport: the ride (about 50 km, extra-urban rate of €1.70/km) is calculated on the meter or agreed in advance with an NCC (chauffeur service). Alternatively, the direct Bus&Fly Ferrara–Aeroporto Marconi shuttle is available, about a 60-minute journey, from €18.50 when booked online.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Ferrara's historic centre is divided into four Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL A, B, C, D) with electronic gates active to monitor transit. To enter by private car you need a permit issued by the Comune's Centro Unico Permessi (Via Marconi 41, tel. 0532 418890), but authorised Consorzio taxis may pass through freely as they are providing public transport service.
Practical tips
- Ferrara's historic centre is almost entirely a Limited Traffic Zone (zones A, B, C, D with electronic gates): taxis can move freely to drop off or pick up passengers, but if you're driving yourself, avoid entering without a permit.
- Ferrara is flat and one of the most bike-friendly cities in Italy: for short trips in the historic centre it's often better to walk or hire a bike, saving the taxi for the station, the Cona hospital or out-of-town transfers.
- For the Cona hospital there are fixed taxi fares published by the Consorzio (€16-20 depending on the starting point): it's worth checking them before getting in.
- To reach Bologna airport, besides the metered taxi, the direct Bus&Fly Ferrara-Aeroporto Marconi shuttle is available (about 60 minutes, from €18.50 online).
- For excursions to the Po Delta (Comacchio, Lidi di Comacchio, Parco del Delta del Po), always ask Radio Taxi for an estimate before setting off, as these are out-of-town routes charged at rate 2 (€1.70/km).
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Ferrara?
You call the Radio Taxi Ferrara switchboard (Consorzio Taxisti Ferraresi) at 0532 900900, available 24 hours a day all year round, or you can book through the official TaxiFe app (iOS and Android) or by sending an SMS to 342 3915638 with your pickup address.
Does Uber work in Ferrara?
No. Uber operates in Italy in only eight cities (Milano, Roma, Bologna, Firenze, Torino, Catania, Palermo, Napoli) and Ferrara is not among them: the "Uber in Ferrara" page found online is a generic landing page, not an actually active service.
How much does a taxi ride cost in central Ferrara?
The fare starts with a fixed charge of €5.10, with a minimum fare of €8 (valid up to 2 km or 5 minutes); since the historic centre is very compact, a ride from the station to the Castello Estense usually falls within the minimum fare plus any €1 surcharge for a radio-taxi call.
How much does a taxi to Bologna airport cost?
There is no fixed fare: the ride (about 50 km) is calculated on the meter at the extra-urban rate of €1.70/km, or you can agree a fixed price with an NCC (chauffeur service). Alternatively, the Bus&Fly shuttle connects Ferrara to Bologna's Marconi airport in about an hour, from €18.50 online.
Is there a fixed-fare taxi to the Cona hospital?
Yes, the Consorzio Taxisti Ferraresi applies fixed fares to the Arcispedale Sant'Anna in Cona: €20 from the railway station, €18 from the city centre and €16 from Città Salute (formerly Sant'Anna).
Nearby cities
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