BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Macerata
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of MC
To book a taxi in Macerata, call the radio taxi at 0733 240353. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Macerata, a provincial capital perched on a hilltop and known for its historic center, its ancient University and the Teatro Sferisterio, the most reliable way to find a taxi is still a direct phone call: no ride-hailing apps such as Uber operate in the city, so the service relies on the official taxi rank in front of the railway station in Piazza XXV Aprile and on the numbers of drivers licensed by the Municipality. Travelers arriving by train usually find cars waiting in the station forecourt; if not, simply call the Stazione Taxi number or one of the affiliated drivers. During the Macerata Opera Festival, which every July and August brings thousands of spectators to the Teatro Sferisterio, demand for taxis rises sharply in the evening, and it's advisable to book ahead, especially for the trip home after the show. To reach the historic center, which is subject to a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) with opening hours that vary by access point, licensed taxis are nonetheless allowed in to carry passengers.
Call the radio taxi
0733 240353 Stazione Taxi Macerata – Piazza XXV Aprile (Stazione Ferroviaria)
333 620 0403 Ennio Longarini – Taxi Macerata
Apps to call a taxi in Macerata
| Uber — In Macerata, the Uber website only shows car rental pages ("Uber Rent", via Avis, Hertz, Budget and other agencies), not a ride-hailing service with a driver: neither Uber Black nor UberX appear to operate in the city. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in Macerata: FreeNow focuses on Italy's major provincial capitals and does not list any city in the province of Macerata among its served areas. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Macerata does not appear on the official list of covered cities published on ittaxi.it; in the Marche region the service covers only a handful of towns, and Macerata is not one of them. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — No evidence of activation in Macerata: Wetaxi operates mainly in Torino and a limited number of other Italian cities, with no confirmed presence in the Marche region. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Macerata is not among the cities covered by appTaxi, which operates mainly in large centers such as Bologna, Milano and Palermo. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is active in a limited number of cities (e.g. Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli): no confirmed presence in Macerata. | Not available |
| InTaxi — No city in the province of Macerata is among the more than 50 cities covered by InTaxi: the app cannot be used locally. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto delle Marche (Ancona-Falconara) (AOI) · ~57 km from the center
There is no fixed taxi fare for the Macerata-Aeroporto delle Marche route: the ride (about 55-60 km, 45-60 minutes) is calculated using the extra-urban taxi meter or agreed as a flat rate with the driver when booking by phone. It's a good idea to ask for an estimate when you call to book.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Macerata's hilltop historic center is subject to a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), with opening/closing hours that vary by access point and day of the week (for example, Wednesday, market day, has its own schedule); licensed taxis are generally allowed in to carry passengers. For information and permits: Macerata Local Police, tel. 0733 256346, email ztl@comune.macerata.it.
Practical tips
- During the Macerata Opera Festival (July-August), taxi demand explodes on performance evenings at the Teatro Sferisterio: book well in advance, especially for the return trip after midnight.
- The historic center sits on a hill and is regulated by a ZTL with hours that vary by access point: if you're staying within the walls, give the driver your exact address, since taxis can generally enter to carry passengers.
- For trips to Recanati (birthplace of Giacomo Leopardi) or to the coast at Civitanova Marche, always agree on a flat fare before setting off, since these are extra-urban rides with no fixed rate.
- The city's main taxi rank is in front of the railway station in Piazza XXV Aprile: if you don't find any cars waiting, call directly rather than wait.
- Since no ride-hailing apps are active in Macerata, save the Stazione Taxi number (0733 240353) in your phone before arriving in the city, especially if you're traveling outside office hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is there Uber in Macerata?
No. In Macerata, the Uber website and app only offer the "Uber Rent" car rental service with agencies such as Avis or Hertz, not a genuine ride-hailing service with a driver: to get around the city you need to rely on traditional taxis.
How do you call a taxi in Macerata?
The simplest way is to call the Stazione Taxi at Piazza XXV Aprile, near the railway station, on 0733 240353, or to contact directly one of the taxi drivers licensed by the Municipality of Macerata.
How much does a taxi from Ancona airport to Macerata cost?
There is no fixed fare: the roughly 55-60 km ride is calculated using the extra-urban taxi meter or agreed as a flat rate when booking by phone.
Is it easy to find a taxi during the Macerata Opera Festival?
On performance evenings at the Teatro Sferisterio (July-August), taxi demand rises sharply, especially after the shows end: it's advisable to book in advance rather than count on finding a free car on the street.
Are apps like FreeNow or itTaxi active in Macerata?
No, none of the main taxi-booking apps (FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) are active in Macerata: the phone remains the main way to book a ride.
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