BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Pavia
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of PV
To book a taxi in Pavia, call the radio taxi at 0382 576576. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Pavia, the most direct way to find a taxi is to call one of the city's two radio taxi dispatch centers, Radio Taxi Pavia and Taxi Radio Pavese, or to get into a car waiting at a taxi rank, the main one being in Piazzale della Stazione, in front of the train station. The ride-hailing apps most widespread in Italy (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi) have not yet extended their service to the city: the only one present is Uber, but limited to the Uber Black tier with NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) drivers and a pre-agreed fare, not the classic city taxi. To reach the Certosa di Pavia, which is about 8 km outside the historic center and is not accessible on foot, taxi remains the most practical solution for those not traveling by their own car. In the heart of the city, around Strada Nuova and Corso Cavour-Mazzini, a ZTL (restricted traffic zone) is in effect 24 hours a day: taxis may drive through it, but the driver must report the transit to the Comune (municipality) within 48 hours.
Call the radio taxi
0382 576576 Radio Taxi Pavia (Consorzio Taxi Pavia)
0382 577733 Taxi Radio Pavese
Apps to call a taxi in Pavia
| Uber — In Pavia, Uber does not allow you to request a classic taxi: the app's official city page states this explicitly, and only Uber Black is available, with NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) drivers and a fare agreed in advance, not metered. | Available |
| FreeNow — The service does not appear to be active in Pavia: the Italian cities covered by FreeNow include Milano, Torino, Roma, Napoli, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari, but not Pavia. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Pavia does not appear among the cities covered by itTaxi in Lombardia, which include Milano, Monza, Como, Lecco, Lodi and Varese. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Active in major Italian cities (Milano, Torino, Roma, Napoli and others), but does not appear to have been extended to Pavia. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Covers around twenty Italian cities (including Bologna, Milano and Palermo), but Pavia is not on the list. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Active only in a few cities such as Torino, Alessandria, Bologna and Empoli; Pavia is not among them. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Covers dozens of Italian cities, including some near Pavia such as Como and Piacenza, but it does not currently appear to be active in Pavia as well. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Milano Linate (LIN) · ~53 km from the center
There is no fixed municipal fare for transfers to/from Milano's airports: the taxi runs on the meter even on out-of-town routes, so it's best to ask for a cost estimate when booking by phone. Malpensa is much further away (over 80 km), and for those who don't book a private transfer, it's often more convenient to go via Milano by train.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The ZTL (restricted traffic zone) of Pavia's historic center (around Strada Nuova and Corso Cavour-Mazzini) is active 24 hours a day, with Blue (pedestrian), Light Blue and Green zones subject to different degrees of restriction. Taxis and NCC vehicles may drive through it, but the driver must notify the Comune (municipality) of the transit within 48 hours by email to mobilita@comune.pv.it, attaching a copy of the vehicle registration document and the license.
Practical tips
- The main taxi rank is in Piazzale della Stazione, in front of Pavia's train station; other cars are often found in the center, near the Duomo and Piazza della Vittoria.
- For the Certosa di Pavia (about 8 km from the center, not reachable on foot), taxi is the most convenient way for those without a car: it's best to agree on the outbound trip and the wait/return directly with the driver.
- The historic center (Strada Nuova, Corso Cavour-Mazzini) is a ZTL active 24/7: taxis can drive through it, but don't expect to find them parked everywhere in the pedestrian streets at the heart of the city.
- Since there are no fixed municipal fares for Linate or Malpensa, always ask for a cost estimate when booking by phone, especially for early-morning or night-time rides to the airports.
- International ride-hailing apps do not yet cover Pavia: to be sure of finding a car, especially late in the evening or on busy university days, call one of the local radio taxi dispatch centers in advance.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Pavia?
You can call Radio Taxi Pavia (0382 576576) or Taxi Radio Pavese (0382 577733), or get directly into a car waiting at the taxi rank in Piazzale della Stazione, in front of the train station.
Can you book a taxi with an app in Pavia?
The apps most widespread in Italy, such as FreeNow, itTaxi and Wetaxi, are not yet active in Pavia. Uber is only available as Uber Black (NCC cars with a pre-agreed fare), not as a city taxi: for a traditional taxi, it's best to call the local radio taxi dispatch centers directly.
How much does a taxi from Pavia to the Certosa di Pavia cost?
The monastery is about 8 km from the city center. The taxi runs on the meter; there is no fixed municipal fare for this route, so it's advisable to ask for a cost estimate when you call.
What is the closest airport to Pavia?
It's Milano Linate airport, about 50-55 km away, reachable by taxi or NCC. Malpensa is further away (over 80 km): for those who don't book a private transfer, it's often more convenient to go via Milano by train.
Can taxis enter the ZTL in Pavia's historic center?
Yes: Pavia's ZTL is active 24 hours a day, but taxis and NCC vehicles can drive through it provided the driver notifies the Comune (mobilita@comune.pv.it) of the transit within 48 hours.
Sources: it.wikipedia.org · comune.pavia.it · comune.pavia.it · radiotaxipavia.it · taxiradiopavese.it · uber.com · ittaxi.it · visitpavia.com