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How to book a taxi in Modena
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of MO
To book a taxi in Modena, call the radio taxi at 059 374242 or use the FreeNow app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Modena the most reliable way to find a taxi is to rely on the city's radiotaxi service COTAMO (Consorzio Taxisti Modenesi), operating 24 hours a day both in the city and throughout the province, with a second dedicated number for Carpi. You can call directly, send a WhatsApp message or SMS, or book via the TaxiMove and AppTaxi apps, of which the Modena cooperative is a founding member. Alternatively, the national apps itTaxi and FreeNow also work, routing requests to the same COTAMO taxis; Uber, however, is not yet operational in Modena. In the historic center and at the railway station there are the usual taxi ranks, while for trips to Bologna Airport or to Motor Valley destinations it's best to book in advance, so as to know the fixed fare published by the radiotaxi service.
Apps to call a taxi in Modena
| Uber — Not operational in Modena. Uber Taxi (based on the national agreement with the itTaxi consortium) is active in only 13 Italian cities - Bologna, Milano, Roma, Napoli, Firenze, Palermo, Trapani, Cagliari, Olbia, Venezia, Vicenza, Padova and Trieste - and Modena is not among them. The "Uber in Modena" page on the uber.com website is a generic, auto-generated landing page for SEO purposes, not confirmation of an actual service in the city. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Active since December 2022: allows booking a COTAMO taxi via the app, in addition to TIER and Dott electric scooters. It charges a fee of about 3 € per ride compared to calling the radiotaxi directly. | Available |
| itTaxi — Modena is included in the official list of cities covered by the itTaxi app, which connects users to taxis from local cooperatives affiliated with the national consortium. | Available |
| Wetaxi — The service was launched in Modena in partnership with COTAMO in April 2019, but it no longer appears among the active booking apps listed on the official COTAMO website (which today lists only TaxiMove, AppTaxi, WhatsApp/Telegram and direct calls): its current status is uncertain, so it's best to check within the app before relying on it. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Active and confirmed: COTAMO is a founding member of the national AppTaxi consortium (21 radiotaxi operators, over 5,000 taxis), and apptaxi.it publishes a dedicated page for the city of Modena to call and pay for the ride from a smartphone. | Available |
| BTaxi — Not available in Modena: the app is active only in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova and Barcelona. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Not available in Modena: the official list of InTaxi partner radiotaxi services (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Bologna, Genova, Torino, Trieste, Parma, Piacenza and dozens of other cities) does not include Modena or the COTAMO cooperative. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) · ~40 km from the center
Taxi fare: Fixed COTAMO fare of 75 € (up to 4 people) for the Modena route (departure from an address within the tangenziali ring road) - Bologna Airport, one-way trip
The fixed fare of 75 € published by COTAMO applies only to direct trips, with no intermediate stops, departing from an address within the perimeter of Modena's tangenziali (ring roads); it includes highway tolls and any holiday/night surcharges. For groups of 5-8 people a 20% surcharge applies, and each piece of luggage beyond the first costs 0.50 €. It is advisable to book at least 60 minutes in advance by calling 059 374242. There are no direct Modena-airport shuttles: the most common public connection goes via Bologna's train station with the BLQ Shuttle bus.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) in Modena's historic center is active 24 hours a day, every day, with access points monitored by cameras; within it, some reserved lanes (Via Emilia Centro, Corso Duomo, Piazza Roma) prohibit transit even for authorized vehicles. Taxis may enter for public transport service; for permits and information, contact the Polizia Locale at 059 20314.
Practical tips
- For Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani and Maserati (Motor Valley): COTAMO publishes fixed tourist fares from the center of Modena, for example 35 € to the Museo Enzo Ferrari-Galleria Ferrari in Maranello, 40 €/55 € one-way/round-trip to the Museo Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, and 30 €/40 € to the Museo Pagani in San Cesario sul Panaro: always ask for the fixed fare when booking.
- Taxi ranks are available at Modena's railway station (on the Milano-Bologna high-speed line) and to reach the UNESCO historic center (Duomo, Torre Ghirlandina, Piazza Grande); a ride within the historic center alone has a fixed fare of 7 € daytime, 8 € on holidays and 9 € at night.
- Modena's historic center is protected by a ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) that is active 24 hours a day and monitored by video cameras: those arriving in their own car risk a fine, while taxis can regularly enter to pick up or drop off passengers.
- To visit the Casa Museo Luciano Pavarotti or the Museo dell'Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Spilamberto, COTAMO applies dedicated fixed fares (approximately 20 €/30 € and 35 €/50 € one-way/round-trip from the center, respectively): useful for planning your budget in advance.
- For Bologna Airport, book at least one hour in advance (059 374242): the fixed fare of 75 € applies only to direct trips departing from within Modena's tangenziali, with no intermediate stops.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Modena to Bologna Airport (BLQ) cost?
COTAMO applies a fixed fare of 75 € (up to 4 passengers) for a one-way trip from the center of Modena to Aeroporto Marconi, provided departure takes place within the tangenziali ring road and with no intermediate stops. The fare includes tolls and any holiday or night surcharges.
How do you call a taxi in Modena?
The city's radiotaxi service is COTAMO: you can call 059 374242 (available 24 hours a day), send a WhatsApp message or SMS to 335 1838555, or book via the TaxiMove or AppTaxi app, available on the App Store and Google Play.
Does Uber work in Modena?
No. Although Uber publishes a generic "Uber in Modena" page, the Uber Taxi service in Italy is active in only 13 cities (including nearby Bologna), and Modena is not among them. To book a taxi via app in Modena, it's best to use itTaxi, appTaxi or FreeNow, which rely on COTAMO taxis.
Can you book a taxi at a fixed fare for the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello or the Museo Lamborghini?
Yes. COTAMO publishes fixed tourist fares for Motor Valley destinations: for example, 35 € from the Museo Enzo Ferrari in Modena to the Galleria Ferrari in Maranello, 40 € (one-way) to the Museo Lamborghini in Sant'Agata Bolognese, and 30 € to the Museo Pagani in San Cesario sul Panaro, so you know the cost in advance.
Can taxis drive in and enter the ZTL of Modena's historic center?
Modena's Zona a Traffico Limitato (Limited Traffic Zone) is active 24 hours a day and monitored by cameras at all access points; taxis, as an authorized public service, may enter to drop off or pick up passengers, unlike private cars without a permit. For information on the access points, you can contact the Polizia Locale at 059 20314.
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