BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Fermo
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of FM
Fermo doesn't have a dedicated radio taxi: head to a taxi rank (station, main squares) or book a private transfer.
Fermo, a provincial capital perched on a scenic hilltop in the Marche region, has a much smaller taxi supply than the nearby coastal towns: public service is provided by just one taxi authorized by the Municipality, operating since 2002 under license number 1 and based in Piazza del Popolo, in the heart of the historic centre. Fares, including the fixed rates for out-of-town routes such as Ancona airport, were set by the municipal council and are applied via the taximeter. Travelers arriving by train get off at the "Porto San Giorgio-Fermo" station, on the coast, about 6 km from the hilltop historic centre, from where it's best to take a taxi or bus to reach the upper town. The main ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi) do not appear to be active in Fermo, although some are present in nearby Ancona; for the coastal strip (Porto San Giorgio, Porto Sant'Elpidio), there are instead independent local taxis to contact separately.
Apps to call a taxi in Fermo
| Uber — Not active in Fermo. In the Marche region, the service (only Uber Black and Van, an NCC/chauffeur-driven category, not UberX) launched in Pesaro in May 2025 and is also confirmed in Ancona, but the page dedicated to "Fermo" on uber.com returns a 404 error, and there is no news of a launch in the city or in other municipalities of the province. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No evidence of coverage in the Marche region: the app remains focused on major Italian urban centres (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, Bologna, Firenze); there are no announcements of activation in either Ancona or Fermo. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Active in nearby Ancona through the Radiotaxi Ancona consortium, but does not appear to extend to Fermo, which does not have a radio-taxi dispatch centre for the app to integrate with. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Available in Ancona and Pesaro through their respective radio-taxi dispatch centres, but not in Fermo, where the city's only taxi is not connected to any digital booking platform. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi's official coverage page lists Falconara Marittima (AN) as the nearest served city, but does not include either Ancona or Fermo. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Active in only a few cities (Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna) besides Barcelona: no presence in the Marche region or in Fermo. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Covers more than 50 Italian cities by connecting to local radio-taxi cooperatives, but Fermo is not among those served, consistent with the absence of a taxi consortium in the city. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto delle Marche - Ancona-Falconara (Raffaello Sanzio) (AOI) · ~80 km from the center
Taxi fare: €120 (daytime) / €150 (nighttime) - fixed municipal fare for Ancona-Falconara Airport (Raffaello Sanzio)
Fare published on the official website of Fermo's only taxi, the result of the last fare update approved by the municipal council in 2008 and still applied via the taximeter today. Since there is no dedicated taxi rank at the airport, it's best to arrange the ride in advance by email.
Practical tips
- Fermo's historic centre sits atop a hill, with narrow, uphill, and partly pedestrian-only streets: it's more convenient to be dropped off near Piazza del Popolo or the Girfalco car parks and continue on foot.
- Travelers arriving by train get off at the "Porto San Giorgio-Fermo" station, on the coast: from there you'll need a taxi or bus to reach the hilltop historic centre, about 6 km further up.
- To visit the Terrazza del Girfalco (with views over the Adriatic and the Sibillini mountains), the Roman cisterns of the Piscina Epuratoria, or Palazzo dei Priori - with only one car available in the city - it's best to agree on a return time with the driver in advance.
- Since there is only one authorized taxi, at busy times (markets, events, the peak beach season in nearby Porto San Giorgio) it's advisable to book well in advance by email.
- For the Fermo area's footwear district or the industrial zones outside the centre, ask the driver whether your destination falls under the fixed out-of-town fares set by the Municipality.
Frequently asked questions
How many taxis are there in Fermo?
Just one taxi. Since 2002, the Municipality of Fermo has authorized a single license (No. 1), operated by Taxi Driver di Luigi Frenquello, with a taxi rank in Piazza del Popolo in the historic centre.
How do you book a taxi in Fermo?
The official service (taxifermo.it) lists only the email address info@taxifermo.it as a contact for information and quotes; alternatively, you can look for the taxi at the rank in Piazza del Popolo. The official website does not publish a phone number, so any numbers found on online directories should be verified in person.
How much does a taxi from Fermo to Ancona airport cost?
According to the fixed fare set by the Municipality in 2008 and still published on the taxi's official website, the ride to Ancona-Falconara's Raffaello Sanzio airport costs €120 during the day and €150 at night.
Does Uber work in Fermo?
No. In the Marche region, Uber has only arrived in Pesaro so far (May 2025, with Uber Black and Van) and is also confirmed in Ancona, but it does not appear to be active in Fermo or in other municipalities of the province.
How do I get from the train station to Fermo's historic centre?
The "Porto San Giorgio-Fermo" railway station is located on the coast, in the municipality of Porto San Giorgio, about 6 km from Fermo's hilltop historic centre: it's best to take a taxi or bus to go up into the city.