BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Loreto
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of AN
To book a taxi in Loreto, call the radio taxi at 071 977795. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Loreto, perched on the hill overlooking the Musone valley, is one of the most visited Marian pilgrimage destinations in the world thanks to the Santuario della Santa Casa, and every year it welcomes a flow of pilgrims and tourists out of all proportion to its roughly 13,000 residents. Local taxi service is run by a handful of independent operators, with a fixed taxi rank in Piazza Giovanni XXIII Papa, right at the foot of the Basilica. Anyone arriving by train at Loreto station, shared with Porto Recanati and located downhill, about two kilometers from the historic center, needs to take a taxi or the bus to get up to the Santuario, or walk up the striking Scala Santa. On days of heavy influx — Marian solemnities, diocesan pilgrimages, jubilee periods — demand for taxis easily outstrips supply, so booking ahead is always the safest choice. The main national ride-hailing apps have limited coverage in this small hill town, which is why the phone remains, even today, the most reliable way to call a taxi in Loreto.
Call the radio taxi
071 977795 Taxi Loreto – Piazza Giovanni XXIII Papa (stazionamento)
333 333 1828 Taxi Brodoloni Elvio
Apps to call a taxi in Loreto
| Uber — Since May 2025, Uber has officially been active in the Marche region only in Black and Van modes (chauffeur-driven NCC cars with a professional driver), not UberX: in Loreto, though, the practical availability of cars is far scarcer than in Ancona or Pesaro, so it's best to book well in advance. | Available |
| FreeNow — In Italy, FreeNow mainly covers the major cities (Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Palermo, Catania, Cagliari): it does not appear to be active in any city in the Marche region, Loreto included. | Not available |
| itTaxi — itTaxi operates through Radiotaxi Ancona (071 406 2035), about 25 km away, but in Loreto it is offered only as a "Loreto Tour" bookable in advance departing from Ancona, not as an on-demand ride you can request while already in town. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi is concentrated in a handful of major Italian cities (including Torino, Roma, Milano, Napoli): there is no indication it has been rolled out in the Marche region or in Loreto. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi is part of the ITN network (shared with bTaxi and TaxiMove): the official list of covered towns includes Falconara Marittima but not Loreto or the city of Ancona itself. | Not available |
| BTaxi — bTaxi is the app adopted by Radiotaxi Anconetano (071 9755) and belongs to the same ITN network as appTaxi: official coverage reaches as far as Falconara, but not Loreto, whose taxi service is run by independent operators. | Not available |
| InTaxi — On the official intaxi.it website, Loreto and the entire Marche region do not appear among the cities covered by the service. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Ancona-Falconara "Raffaello Sanzio" (AOI) · ~30 km from the center
The airport is named after the painter Raffaello Sanzio, born in Urbino and not in Loreto. It is about 30 km from the Santuario (30-40 minutes by car); airport taxi service is run by the Consorzio Taxi Falconara (CTF), with a metered fare, since there is no fixed predetermined rate for the route to Loreto.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of Loreto (the area around the Basilica) is largely pedestrianized and subject to a year-round ZTL (restricted traffic zone); taxis may pass through to drop off and pick up passengers, but for private parking only the paid car parks around the town walls are available (from 1,40 EUR/hour, up to 10 EUR/day). Source: Comune di Loreto.
Practical tips
- Loreto's railway station, shared with Porto Recanati, sits downhill and is about two kilometers from the historic center: to reach the Basilica it's best to take a taxi, the Conerobus urban line (Stazione FS – Ist. Alberghiero stop), or walk up along the charming Scala Santa.
- The historic center of Loreto is largely pedestrianized and subject to a ZTL: taxis can still get close to the Basilica, but for private vehicles only the paid car parks around the town walls are available (from 1,40 EUR/hour).
- During the major Marian solemnities (September 8 and December 10) and organized diocesan pilgrimages, demand for taxis quickly outstrips supply: it's advisable to book well in advance, especially for large groups.
- For tour coaches and pilgrim groups, the Comune charges a parking ticket (checkpoint) of 55 EUR for the first day and 15 EUR for each following day: check in advance if you're organizing a group pilgrimage.
- The main national ride-hailing apps offer little to no coverage in a small town like Loreto: the most reliable way to call a taxi remains a direct phone call to the taxi rank in Piazza Giovanni XXIII.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Ancona-Falconara airport to Loreto cost?
There is no fixed fare for the airport-to-Loreto route: taxis from the Consorzio Taxi Falconara (CTF) run on the meter. The trip covers about 30 km and takes roughly 30-40 minutes.
How do you get from Loreto station to the Santuario della Santa Casa?
Loreto's train station (FS), shared with Porto Recanati, is about 2 km from the historic center. You can take a taxi, ride the Conerobus bus (urban line toward the center), or walk up the Scala Santa, a striking staircase of roughly 400 steps set amid greenery.
Does Uber work in Loreto?
Only Uber Black/Van is available in Loreto, the premium NCC service launched in the Marche region starting in May 2025: there is no UberX, and in practice the number of drivers available in a small town like Loreto is far more limited than in places like Ancona or Pesaro.
Is there a radio taxi number to call in Loreto?
Yes: the taxi rank in Piazza Giovanni XXIII Papa, right in front of the Basilica, can be reached at 071 977795. You can also contact the taxi driver Brodoloni Elvio directly at 333 333 1828.
Can you catch a taxi right in the center of Loreto despite the ZTL?
Yes, taxis can normally get close to the Basilica to pick up and drop off passengers; for the rest of the historic center, which is pedestrianized and subject to a ZTL, it's still best to get around on foot, by taxi, or by local bus, and avoid private cars.
Nearby cities
Sources: brodoloni.it · brodoloni.it · comune.loreto.an.it · comune.loreto.an.it · it.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org · aeroportomarche.it · radiotaxiancona.it · intaxi.it · apptaxi.it · viverepesaro.it