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How to book a taxi in Parma
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of PR
To book a taxi in Parma, call the radio taxi at 0521 252562 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
The most reliable way to get a taxi in Parma is to call Radiotaxi Parma, run by the Consorzio Taxisti di Parma (CON.TA.P.), at 0521 252562, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Alternatively, you can book through the InTaxi app, available for smartphones, or get straight into a car at one of the taxi ranks around the city (the railway station, Piazza Garibaldi, Ospedale Maggiore). Uber has no real driver coverage in Parma, while among third-party apps only itTaxi is active in the area. For those arriving by train on the Milano-Bologna line or flying into the small city airport Giuseppe Verdi, taxis remain the most convenient way to reach the historic centre, which is often subject to ZTL restrictions.
Call the radio taxi
0521 252562 Radiotaxi Parma - Consorzio Taxisti di Parma (CON.TA.P.)
Apps to call a taxi in Parma
| Uber — In Parma, Uber does not appear to be operating with real drivers: the "city" page on the Uber website is an automatically generated landing page for SEO purposes. Local sources confirm that in Italy the Uber Black (NCC) service operates only in Roma and Milano; no affiliated NCC operators have been found for Parma. | Not available |
| FreeNow — The app is active in Italy, but confirmed coverage is limited to major cities (Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari): Parma was not among the covered cities at the time of verification. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Parma is explicitly listed among the provincial capitals covered by itTaxi, along with dozens of other Italian cities. | Available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi's taxi service is active in only a few cities (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, Alessandria): Parma is not among them. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Parma does not appear on the official list of cities covered by appTaxi, which includes other Emilia-Romagna provincial capitals such as Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia and Ravenna, but not Parma. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi (the app of the Cotabo consortium of Bologna) covers Torino, Bologna, Genova, Alessandria and Empoli: Parma is not included. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Parma "Giuseppe Verdi" (PMF) · ~3 km from the center
There is no fixed airport-to-centre fare confirmed by an official source: the journey (about 3 km, 10-15 minutes) is calculated on the meter according to the current municipal rates. For a quote before the ride, it is advisable to contact Radiotaxi directly at 0521 252562 or email segreteria@radiotaxiparma.com.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Parma has electronic ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) checkpoints active every day (e.g. viale Toscanini and viale Mariotti 7:30-19:30, via XXII Luglio 7:30-11:30 and 16:00-19:00), plus an environmental island (isola ambientale) with continuous 24-hour operation; authorised taxis are allowed to circulate. Info: Infomobility Parma, tel. 0521 1680291, infomobility.pr.it.
Practical tips
- The historic centre of Parma is protected by a ZTL with active electronic checkpoints (e.g. viale Toscanini, viale Mariotti, 7:30-19:30) and by an environmental island active 24 hours: authorised taxis can circulate freely, which is handy for reaching areas otherwise closed to private cars.
- 2026 taxi fares are set by the Comune di Parma: minimum daytime fare 6,00 €, night-time (22:00-6:00) 8,70 €, holiday fare 7,00 €; above 50 km, 10% VAT also applies.
- Guests staying in accommodation facilities within the Comune di Parma who present their tourist tax receipt are entitled to a 100% discount on the holiday surcharge for radiotaxi calls.
- For Prosciutto di Parma and Parmigiano Reggiano visits to dairies and prosciutto producers outside the city (the Langhirano, Felino, Collecchio area), it's best to arrange an outbound trip plus waiting time with the radiotaxi in advance: many rural areas are outside the standard coverage radius.
- At the Parma railway station (Milano-Bologna line) there is a staffed taxi rank: handy if you arrive without a booking, especially during peak hours.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Parma?
Just call the single Radiotaxi Parma number (Consorzio Taxisti di Parma - CON.TA.P.) 0521 252562, available 24 hours a day, every day of the year, or book through the InTaxi app by entering your pickup address.
How much does a taxi from Parma airport to the centre cost?
There is no confirmed fixed fare: the roughly 3 km journey is calculated on the meter according to municipal rates (minimum daytime fare 6,00 €). It's best to ask the radiotaxi for a quote at 0521 252562 before getting in.
Does Uber work in Parma?
No, Uber has no real driver coverage in Parma: the city page on the Uber website is automatically generated and does not correspond to an actually active service. It's better to use the radiotaxi or the itTaxi app.
Can you pay for a taxi by card in Parma?
Yes, taxis of the Consorzio CON.TA.P. accept card payments and payments through the InTaxi app, as well as cash; the Globix smartphone payment system is also available.
Can taxis enter the ZTL in the historic centre of Parma?
Yes, authorised taxis are among the vehicles permitted to circulate in the ZTL and in the environmental island of the centre, even during the hours the electronic checkpoints are active.
Nearby cities
Sources: radiotaxiparma.com · radiotaxiparma.com · attivitaeconomiche.comune.parma.it · infomobility.pr.it · ittaxi.it · apptaxi.it · site.wetaxi.it · cotabo.it · it.wikipedia.org · parma-airport.it