BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Mantova
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of MN
To book a taxi in Mantova, call the radio taxi at 0376 368844. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Mantova, the simplest way to find a taxi is to call the city's Radiotaxi, run by the Consorzio Taxisti Mantovani (Co.Ta.Ma.), which operates continuously from Monday to Thursday (5:00 AM-1:00 AM) and 24 hours a day on Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays. Alternatively, you can head to one of the staffed taxi ranks in the city, such as those in Piazza Sordello, Piazza Cavallotti (Teatro Sociale), or in front of the railway station in Piazza Don Leoni. The main national ride-hailing and taxi apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) still don't reliably cover Mantova, so calling directly remains the most dependable option, especially for those needing to get around the UNESCO historic centre, closed to private traffic by the ZTL and largely surrounded by the three lakes formed by the Mincio river (Superiore, di Mezzo and Inferiore). Travellers arriving from Verona-Villafranca airport, the closest at about 25 km away, can book the radiotaxi in advance or consider the regional train to Verona Porta Nuova as a cheaper alternative.
Call the radio taxi
0376 368844 Radiotaxi Mantova (Consorzio Taxisti Mantovani - Co.Ta.Ma.)
335 5959285 Radiotaxi Mantova - cellulare
Apps to call a taxi in Mantova
| Uber — The "Uber in Mantova" page on uber.com is an automatically generated landing page for SEO/promotional purposes, common to a great many Italian cities, and does not reflect actual coverage. The list of Italian cities where Uber (only via NCC chauffeur drivers, such as Uber Black/Lux, not UberX) is actually operational includes cities like Milano, Roma, Bologna, Napoli, Firenze, Venezia, Palermo, Cagliari, but not Mantova: opening the app in the city shows no cars available. | Not available |
| FreeNow — The service is active only in a limited number of Italian cities (including Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Catania, Palermo, Cagliari, Monza, Modena, Reggio Emilia); Mantova is not among the cities covered. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Although the app claims a presence in around 80 Italian cities and an Uber partnership active in about fifty municipalities (including some Lombard provincial capitals such as Bergamo, Como, Lodi, Monza), there is no confirmed coverage for the Mantova radiotaxi. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — The in-app ride-request service is active in around twenty Italian cities (including Roma, Milano, Napoli, Torino, Alessandria); Mantova does not appear among the cities served. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official coverage page (apptaxi.it/copertura) lists only Milano, Monza, Varese, Bergamo, Brescia, Malpensa, Martesana and Seregno for Lombardia: Mantova is not included. | Not available |
| BTaxi — The app, run by the Cooperativa Taxisti Bolognesi, currently covers only Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna and Barcellona: Mantova is not among the supported cities. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Verona-Villafranca (Valerio Catullo) (VRN) · ~25 km from the center
Verona-Villafranca airport (VRN) is the closest to Mantova; Bergamo Orio al Serio airport is a more distant alternative (over 100 km) used only for specific low-cost flights. There is no fixed agreed fare for the Mantova-airport route: the journey (about 25 km, 27-35 minutes) is calculated by taxi meter according to the rates set by the Comune di Mantova; always ask for an estimate when booking.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Mantova has a ZTL (limited traffic zone) active every day from 00:00 to 24:00, with the exception of Corso della Libertà and Via Trieste, which are open to general traffic from 7 to 12 and from 18 to 21 (and restricted to permit holders only during the other time slots). Access without a permit is allowed for law enforcement, emergency vehicles and authorised public services; according to the Comune, radiotaxis are guaranteed access to all streets, including the ZTL zones. Permits for residents and other categories can be requested through ASTER, the company that manages mobility for the Comune di Mantova.
Practical tips
- The historic centre of Mantova is almost entirely encircled by the three lakes (Superiore, di Mezzo, Inferiore) formed by the Mincio river: many hotels and restaurants are located on small islands or along the lakefront, so it's best to give the radiotaxi dispatcher the exact street and house number to avoid a detour over the bridges.
- The historic centre is a ZTL active every day (with special hours on Corso della Libertà and Via Trieste): authorised taxis can access it regularly, but a private car without a permit risks a fine - it's better to be dropped off at the nearest checkpoint.
- At Mantova railway station (Piazza Don Leoni) there is a staffed taxi rank; if the forecourt is empty when you arrive, it's best to call the Radiotaxi directly at 0376 368844.
- To visit Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te or the pedestrianised UNESCO centre, many streets are closed to traffic: give a well-known meeting point as your reference (Piazza Sordello, Piazza delle Erbe, Piazza Broletto) rather than the monument's exact address.
- On event weekends (Festivaletteratura in September, the Palio delle Contrade, Christmas markets) demand for taxis rises sharply: book ahead by phone, especially late in the evening.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Mantova?
You can phone Radiotaxi Mantova, run by the Consorzio Taxisti Mantovani (Co.Ta.Ma.), at 0376 368844 (mobile 335 5959285), or go to one of the staffed taxi ranks in the city, for example in Piazza Sordello, Piazza Cavallotti (Teatro Sociale) or in front of the railway station in Piazza Don Leoni.
Does Uber work in Mantova?
No. Uber shows a city page for Mantova for promotional purposes, but the ride-hailing service via NCC chauffeur drivers is actually operational only in a handful of major Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Bologna, Napoli, Firenze, Venezia and a few others); in Mantova there are no active cars on the platform.
Which taxi-calling apps work in Mantova?
At the moment, none of the main national apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) reliably covers Mantova: the most dependable option remains calling the local Radiotaxi directly at 0376 368844.
How much does a taxi from Verona airport to Mantova cost?
There is no fixed agreed fare: the roughly 25 km route is calculated by taxi meter according to the current municipal rates. It's best to ask for an estimate when booking, or, as a cheaper alternative, take the regional train from Verona Porta Nuova (40-60 minutes).
Can taxis enter the ZTL in Mantova's historic centre?
Yes. According to the Comune di Mantova, the radiotaxi service is guaranteed access to all streets, including the limited traffic zones (ZTL) and, if necessary, pedestrian areas, hospitals and the station.
Sources: comune.mantova.gov.it · aster.mn.it · it.wikipedia.org · uber.com · apptaxi.it · free-now.com · site.wetaxi.it