BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Savona
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of SV
To book a taxi in Savona, call the radio taxi at 019 808080. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
To get a taxi in Savona the most reliable option is to call the city's radio taxi service, run by the CO.T.A.R. Radiotaxi Savona cooperative, on the single number 019 808080: the call is automatically routed to the nearest available taxi, and the service operates 24 hours a day, with coverage also extending to Albissola Marina and Albisola Superiore. In the centre there are also staffed taxi ranks, the main one near the train station on via Bruno Lichene. On days when cruise ships dock at the Palacrociere terminal, taxi demand rises sharply: it's best to book ahead or call directly. At present no major international ride-hailing platform (Uber, FreeNow) appears to actually be operating in the city: the public service runs almost exclusively through the cooperative radio taxi and, more recently, through the YOUR TAXI app from the Genova-based cooperative Radio Taxi 5966, which was also rolled out in Savona in 2026.
Call the radio taxi
019 808080 Radio Taxi Savona (CO.T.A.R. Radiotaxi Savona Soc. Coop.)
337 260026 Radio Taxi Savona - cellulare di servizio (dopo le 20 e prenotazioni notturne/mattutine)
Apps to call a taxi in Savona
| Uber — No verified real coverage. In November 2025 Uber launched Uber Black in Liguria, with press releases referring to service extended to "the whole region", but the official list of Uber cities in Italy (uber.com) does not include either Savona or Genova under Liguria; the "Savona" pages on the Uber site are mostly auto-generated for Savona, NY (USA) or relate only to car rental (Uber Rent), not to operating rides. The same result was already found for Portofino and Sanremo. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Active in over 100 Italian cities, but according to the official information available, the service appears to be concentrated in Milano, Roma, Torino and a few other major cities; there is no confirmation of it operating in Savona or elsewhere in Liguria. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The official list of cities covered by itTaxi (updated as of June 2026) includes, in the province of Savona, only Alassio and Albenga, plus Rapallo in the Genovese area: the city of Savona itself is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — The service covers around 20 major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Torino and Napoli among the main ones); there is no coverage of Savona shown on the operator's official channels. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official coverage page and city list of the ITN network (appTaxi, bTaxi, TaxiMove) do not include Savona. In May 2026 the Genova-based app YOUR TAXI (Radio Taxi 5966), which also operates in Savona, joined the ITN roaming alliance: in theory this could in future allow Savona taxis to be reached via the appTaxi app too, but at present there is no confirmed direct, operational coverage for appTaxi users in Savona. | Not available |
| BTaxi — The cities where bTaxi can be used directly (Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna, plus Barcelona via the TaxiForce alliance) do not include Savona. The same note as for appTaxi applies regarding the recent entry of YOUR TAXI (Genova/Savona) into the ITN roaming network, which cannot yet be verified as direct coverage for bTaxi users. | Not available |
| InTaxi — The official list of InTaxi's partner radio taxis does not include Savona: in Liguria only Genova and a few towns in the Ponente area (Alassio, Andora, Loano, Imperia, Ventimiglia) are listed as connected. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) · ~45 km from the center
There is no fixed agreed fare between Savona and Genova airport: the ride runs on the meter (plus any surcharges for out-of-town travel/luggage). The route is about 45 km via the A10 motorway and generally takes 40-50 minutes depending on traffic: it's worth asking the radio taxi for an estimate when you book.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Savona's historic centre has an active ZTL (limited traffic zone) with electronic access-control gates (entry from via Boagno, exits at Piazza Costa and via IV Novembre), which also covers via Aicardi, via Ghiglino, Piazza Sisto IV, Piazza del Popolo and a stretch of the city's seafront promenade. It mainly concerns access by unauthorised private cars; taxis, as public service vehicles, are not subject to the same restrictions when picking up or dropping off passengers.
Practical tips
- Call the single number 019 808080 (Radio Taxi Savona / CO.T.A.R.) for a taxi anywhere in the city: the system automatically finds the nearest available taxi, with an average waiting time of just a few minutes.
- On days when cruise ships call at the Palacrociere terminal, taxi demand rises sharply, especially in late morning when several ships dock: book ahead or call the radio taxi directly.
- For night rides (after midnight) or bookings for the following morning made after 8pm, besides the landline number there is also the service mobile 337 260026.
- The historic centre has a ZTL with electronic access gates (the via Boagno, Piazza Sisto IV, Piazza del Popolo area and surrounding streets): taxis, as public service vehicles, can still enter to pick up or drop off customers.
- For regular trips (home-work, home-hospital, dialysis) ask Radio Taxi Savona about the Taxicard, which locks in the ride price for 6 months; credit card payment is accepted on board.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Savona?
The easiest way is to call the city's single radio taxi number, 019 808080, available 24 hours a day: the call is automatically routed to the nearest available taxi. The service is run by the CO.T.A.R. Radiotaxi Savona cooperative and covers Savona, Albissola Marina and Albisola Superiore.
Does Uber work in Savona?
No. Although in November 2025 Uber announced the launch of Uber Black in Liguria, with press releases referring to coverage "across the whole region", the official list of Uber cities in Italy does not include Savona or Genova, and there do not appear to be any drivers actually operating in the city: for getting around it's best to rely on the local radio taxi.
How much does a taxi from Genova airport to Savona cost?
There is no fixed agreed fare: the ride runs on the meter according to the current municipal rates, with possible surcharges for the out-of-town route. The distance is about 45 km and the journey generally takes 40-50 minutes; it's advisable to ask for an estimate when booking.
Which apps can be used to book a taxi in Savona?
The main national apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) do not currently appear to be active in Savona, according to their own official coverage lists. The local service runs through the Radio Taxi Savona number (019 808080) and the YOUR TAXI app from the Genova-based cooperative Radio Taxi 5966, which arrived in Savona in 2026.
Are there taxi ranks in the centre of Savona?
Yes: the main one is near the train station, which is also where the Radio Taxi Savona cooperative is based (via Bruno Lichene 6/2). Taxis are also found at busier spots, such as near the Palacrociere cruise terminal on days when ships call.
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