BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Urbino
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of PU
To book a taxi in Urbino, call the radio taxi at 0722 2550. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Urbino, taxi service is not run by a single radio-taxi dispatch, but by two official taxi stands operated by the Comune and a small group of authorized drivers, all reachable by phone. The main points of reference are the taxi stand at Piazza della Repubblica (0722 2550), in the heart of the historic center, and the one at Borgo Mercatale (0722 327949), next to the main car park and the elevator that goes up to Corso Garibaldi. Alternatively, you can call directly one of the authorized drivers listed by the Comune, such as Giorgio Angelini, Said Chair, Gilberto Dini or Lorenzo Facciardini. None of the major ride-hailing apps currently operate in the city, so calling by phone remains the most reliable way to book a ride, especially off-season or late at night. Given the city's hilly layout and the ZTL in the historic center, it's always best to book with some advance notice, especially during university events or town festivities.
Call the radio taxi
0722 2550 Posteggio Taxi Piazza della Repubblica
0722 327949 Posteggio Taxi Borgo Mercatale
Apps to call a taxi in Urbino
| Uber — Not available: the Marche region does not appear in Uber's official list of Italian cities covered, so no service (not even Uber Black) is currently active in Urbino. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in Urbino or in the province of Pesaro e Urbino. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Active in nearby Ancona via the ITN network, but does not appear to operate in Urbino. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Not present: the app covers about twenty Italian cities, and Urbino is not among them. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official coverage map includes Falconara Marittima (AN) but not Urbino. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Service limited to a few cities (Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova); Urbino is not covered. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto Internazionale Federico Fellini di Rimini (RMI) · ~50 km from the center
There is no published fixed fare for the Rimini airport-Urbino route (about 50 km, just over 50 minutes by car): it's best to agree on the price using the meter or to book an NCC (chauffeur service) with a written quote in advance, especially for early morning or night flights. Rimini's Radio Taxi can be reached at 0541 50020. Ancona-Falconara airport, farther away (about 90 km), is served by Consorzio Taxi Falconara at 334 1548899.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of Urbino is almost entirely a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL), with electronic gates monitored by cameras. Taxis are among the vehicles allowed to enter by reporting their license plate to 0722 378206 (Polizia Locale/Urbino Servizi), the same as for disabled permit holders, electric vehicles and urgent medical prescriptions. For visitors arriving by car, free access is only allowed during limited time windows: from May 1st to October 31st from 8:30 to 10:30 and from 18:00 to 20:00; from November 1st to April 30th from 8:30 to 10:30 and from 18:00 to 24:00, always through gates 2 (via delle Mura), 3 (Porta Santa Lucia/via Bramante) and 4 (Piazzale Roma/via Raffaello). Outside these hours it's best to leave the car at Borgo Mercatale and continue on foot, by elevator, or by taxi.
Practical tips
- The historic center is almost entirely ZTL and pedestrian: taxis can enter by reporting their license plate to 0722 378206, but if you arrive by car it's best to leave your vehicle at the Borgo Mercatale car park (1,80€ for the first hour, 12€ for the first 24-hour day) and go up via the panoramic elevator (1€ per ride, Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun/holidays 8am-8pm) or by taxi from the nearby stand.
- Urbino does not have its own railway station: the nearest one is Pesaro, about 30 km away, from which Adriabus buses run to the center; for heavy luggage or evening arrivals, a direct taxi is often more practical.
- The city has only two official taxi stands (Piazza della Repubblica and Borgo Mercatale) and few authorized drivers: during the opening/closing of university semesters, degree sessions, or events like the Festa dell'Aquilone, it's best to book in advance.
- No ride-hailing app (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, etc.) is active in Urbino: for a reliable ride, it's better to call the taxi stands or the drivers listed by the Comune directly.
- For the nearest airport (Rimini, about 50 km), there's no published fixed fare: agree on a price or book an NCC with a written quote in advance, especially for night or early morning flights.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Urbino?
You can phone directly the two official taxi stands run by the Comune: Piazza della Repubblica (0722 2550) and Borgo Mercatale (0722 327949), or one of the authorized drivers listed on the Comune di Urbino website.
Do Uber, FreeNow or other ride-hailing apps work in Urbino?
No, none of the main apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) are currently active in the city: taxi service can only be booked by phone.
Can taxis enter the historic center, which is a ZTL?
Yes. Taxis are among the vehicles authorized to enter the ZTL by reporting their license plate to 0722 378206 (Polizia Locale/Urbino Servizi), as set out in the municipal regulations.
What is the nearest airport to Urbino?
Rimini "Federico Fellini" airport (RMI), about 50 km away, just over 50 minutes by car; Ancona-Falconara airport is a farther alternative, about 90 km away.
How do you get to Urbino by taxi from the nearest railway station?
Urbino does not have its own station: the nearest one is Pesaro, about 30 km away, from where you can continue by taxi or by Adriabus buses.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.urbino.pu.it · comune.urbino.pu.it · urbinoservizi.it · urbinoservizi.it · ancona-airport.com · riminiairport.com · uber.com · apptaxi.it · en.wikipedia.org