BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Alessandria
Updated: July 13, 2026 · Province of AL
To book a taxi in Alessandria, call the radio taxi at 0131 1973 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Alessandria, a provincial capital and an important railway hub between Torino, Genova and Milano, the easiest way to find a taxi is to head to the official taxi ranks at piazzale Curiel, in front of the railway station, or piazza della Libertà, in the heart of the historic center dominated by the eighteenth-century Cittadella. Alternatively, you can call the local radio taxi services directly, such as Radio Taxi Alessandria (0131 1973) or Taxi Alessandria (0131 1944), both of which can also be booked online or via app. Several booking apps are also active in the city, including itTaxi, Wetaxi, BTaxi and InTaxi. Uber, unlike in Torino, does not offer a real ride-hailing service here: its website only shows car rental pages (Uber Rent). For day trips into the hills of Monferrato or transfers to the airports of Torino, Genova or Milano, it is nonetheless advisable to book in advance and always ask for a cost estimate over the phone.
Apps to call a taxi in Alessandria
| Uber — In Alessandria, Uber does not offer ride-hailing trips: the city pages generated by the Uber website only cover the Uber Rent car rental service (picking up a car at an agency), not the option of requesting a ride with a driver as is possible in Torino. Alessandria also does not appear on Uber's official list of Italian cities with ride services. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No taxis appear to be active on FreeNow in Alessandria: the app focuses on major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, Bologna and similar) and Alessandria is not listed among the cities covered by the service. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Alessandria appears on the official list of served cities published on the itTaxi website, linked to the local radio taxis. | Available |
| Wetaxi — Active in Alessandria since 2019 in partnership with the local radio taxis (RadioTaxi Alessandria 19.73); the city is also included in the integrated Trenitalia-Wetaxi taxi booking service for train travelers. | Available |
| appTaxi — Alessandria is not among the cities covered by appTaxi, according to the official coverage page published by the service's operator. | Not available |
| BTaxi — The BTaxi app (formerly TaxiClick Easy), developed by the CO.TA.BO cooperative, lists Alessandria among the cities where it can be used, along with Torino, Bologna, Empoli and Genova. | Available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi lists the local radio taxi (Taxi Alessandria, 0131 1973) among its partners on the service's official page of affiliated radio taxis. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA) · ~86 km from the center
There is no fixed fare published online: local radio taxis offer "fixed fares" on request for Torino Caselle, Genova Cristoforo Colombo, Milano Malpensa, Milano Linate and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports, but the exact price must always be agreed by phone at the time of booking, since no operator publishes the amounts on its website.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of Alessandria is covered by a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL, currently in a trial phase), managed by the Municipality's ZTL Office at via Lanza 29 (tel. 0131 515686, email ztl@comune.alessandria.it). Taxis are generally among the vehicles authorized to enter, but it is still advisable to give the radio taxi the exact destination address when booking.
Practical tips
- The most convenient taxi rank for those arriving by train is at piazzale Curiel, right in front of the FS railway station: useful to know, since Alessandria is a key railway junction on the Torino-Genova and Torino-Milano lines.
- To reach the Cittadella, one of Europe's best-preserved eighteenth-century fortresses, located on the bank of the Tanaro opposite the center, it's worth asking the radio taxi for a quote covering the outbound trip, waiting time and return if you want to visit it at leisure.
- For a food-and-wine tour in the hills of Monferrato, it's better to agree on a time-based or out-of-town fare with the radio taxi in advance, since the urban taximeter is not designed for long trips outside the city.
- A Limited Traffic Zone is in place in the center: taxis are generally among the vehicles authorized to enter, but if the destination is inside the ZTL area, it's still useful to mention this to the radio taxi when booking.
- The Borsalino hat brand was actually founded in Alessandria: to reach museums, outlets or stores outside the historic center, a taxi with an agreed fare is often more convenient than public transport.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Alessandria?
You can call the local radio taxi services directly, such as Radio Taxi Alessandria on 0131 1973 or Taxi Alessandria (FS station) on 0131 1944, book through their respective websites or online booking apps, or head to the taxi ranks at piazzale Curiel, in front of the station, or piazza della Libertà, in the center.
Are taxis in Alessandria available 24 hours a day?
The service can still be reached by phone 7 days a week through the local radio taxis. The historic rank at piazzale Curiel, in front of the railway station, is traditionally the one with the widest hourly coverage; for actual availability at a given time, it's still best to call ahead.
Does Uber work in Alessandria?
No. In Alessandria, Uber does not offer an operational ride-hailing service: the Uber website only has pages dedicated to car rental (Uber Rent) generated for the city, not a genuine option to request a ride with a driver as is the case in Torino.
Which apps can be used to book a taxi in Alessandria?
itTaxi, Wetaxi (also in partnership with Trenitalia for those arriving or departing by train), BTaxi and InTaxi are all active in Alessandria, and all are linked to the city's local radio taxis.
How much does a taxi from the station to the center of Alessandria cost?
The historic center is just a few minutes' drive from the station. Local operators do not publish detailed urban fare tables online: for a precise amount, calculated according to the municipal taximeter rates in force, it's best to ask for an estimate directly when calling the radio taxi.
Nearby cities
Sources: radiotaxialessandria.it · taxialessandria.it · it.wikipedia.org · trenitalia.com · ittaxi.it · intaxi.it · apps.apple.com · apptaxi.it · uber.com · comune.alessandria.it