BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Brindisi
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of BR
To book a taxi in Brindisi, call the radio taxi at 0831 031 or use the InTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Brindisi the easiest way to find a taxi is to go to one of the main taxi ranks, in front of the railway station at Piazza Francesco Crispi or at the Aeroporto del Salento (Brindisi-Casale), or to call the city's radio taxi service directly. In the city centre, taxis operate more on a call basis than by cruising the streets for fares, so it's normal to need to dial a number or use an app to have one assigned to you. The InTaxi circuit is the only one among the major national ride-hailing/taxi-booking apps that is actually active in the city, while Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi and BTaxi do not yet cover Brindisi. For trips outside the city towards Ostuni, Mesagne or other towns in Salento, it's always advisable to agree on the fare before setting off, since the taxi meter usually only covers the urban area. In high season, with the increase in charter flights and tourists heading to the coast, it's a good idea to book somewhat in advance.
Call the radio taxi
0831 031 InTaxi Brindisi (radiotaxi cittadino)
0831 597901 Radio Taxi Brindisi (posteggio stazione/aeroporto)
Apps to call a taxi in Brindisi
| Uber — Not operating in Brindisi. Uber Black (NCC/chauffeur service) launched in Puglia only in Bari (February 2025); the "Brindisi" and "aeroporto BDS" pages on uber.com are automated landing pages (Uber Rent for car rental, or a taxi page that explicitly states it cannot book rides to/from BDS through the app), not proof of actual coverage with drivers. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in Brindisi: the app only publishes dedicated pages for major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli, etc.) and there is no page or local operator found for Brindisi or its province. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Not among the more than 87 covered cities: the official list includes Bari but not Brindisi, and no dedicated page for the city was found. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — The platform partners with individual radio taxi operators (e.g. Torino, Roma/Samarcanda, Consortaxi): no Brindisi operator appears among the published partners. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Brindisi does not appear on the official list of covered cities published by appTaxi (apptaxi.it/copertura), which focuses on towns in Central-Northern Italy and a few southern cities such as Napoli, Catania and Palermo. | Not available |
| BTaxi — This is the app of the Cotabo radio taxi service in Bologna: active only in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli and Genova, not in Brindisi. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Active and confirmed: the city's radio taxi service is part of the InTaxi circuit, bookable via app or by calling 0831 031, with a 24-hour service for Brindisi and the surrounding municipalities. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto del Salento – Brindisi Casale (BDS) · ~6 km from the center
There is no published fixed municipal fare for the airport-to-centre route: Brindisi taxi drivers do not always turn on the meter for airport trips, so it's always best to agree on the price before getting in. Based on the distance (about 6 km), the indicative cost usually ranges between 15 and 20 EUR, but this is only an approximate estimate and not an official figure: always confirm with the driver or the radio taxi service when booking.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Brindisi has several limited traffic zones (ZTL), including viale Regina Margherita and the Sciabiche area, controlled by electronic gates, generally active every day with dedicated loading/unloading time slots for authorised vehicles. Taxis can normally enter to provide service, but it is advisable to inform the driver of the exact destination; for up-to-date details, contact the Polizia Municipale di Brindisi.
Practical tips
- The main taxi ranks are in front of the railway station at Piazza Francesco Crispi and at the Aeroporto del Salento (Brindisi-Casale); in the city centre it's better to call or book via the InTaxi app rather than looking for a taxi on the street.
- For the airport-to-centre route (about 6 km) there is no published fixed municipal fare: always agree on the price with the driver before setting off.
- The Colonne Romane on the seafront, which mark the end of the ancient via Appia, and the Castello Svevo are excellent landmarks to give the taxi driver if you don't know the exact address.
- For trips outside the city towards Ostuni, Mesagne, San Vito dei Normanni and the rest of Salento, always ask for a quote: the taxi meter only covers the urban area of Brindisi.
- There is a ZTL (limited traffic zone) active in the historic centre (including the viale Regina Margherita and Sciabiche areas): if you need to reach an address within the zone, let the driver know, as they can usually pass through for service purposes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from the Aeroporto del Salento to the centre of Brindisi cost?
There is no official fixed fare: the trip is about 6 km and the indicative cost usually ranges between 15 and 20 EUR, but it's always best to agree on the price with the driver before setting off, as the meter is not always used on this route.
How do you call a taxi in Brindisi?
You can call the city's radio taxi service (0831 031, InTaxi circuit) or the number active at the Piazza Francesco Crispi/station and airport taxi rank (0831 597901), as well as going directly to the taxi ranks at the station, the airport and the city centre.
Can you use Uber in Brindisi?
No, Uber is not currently operating in Brindisi: in Puglia the Uber Black service is only active in Bari, and the Uber pages relating to Brindisi or Aeroporto BDS are generic landing pages that do not reflect actual coverage with drivers.
Where are the main taxi ranks in Brindisi?
The main landmarks are the taxi rank in front of the railway station at Piazza Francesco Crispi and the one at the Aeroporto del Salento (Brindisi-Casale); in the city centre, however, it's still preferable to call or book via the InTaxi app.
Are Brindisi taxis suitable for reaching Ostuni or Salento as well?
Yes, many local taxis and NCC (chauffeur/private hire) services operate out-of-town transfers to Ostuni, Mesagne, San Vito dei Normanni and the rest of Salento, but for these trips it's always necessary to agree on the fare in advance, as the urban taxi meter does not cover routes outside the city.
Nearby cities
Sources: it.wikipedia.org · brindisi.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it · brindisiintaxi.it · intaxi.it · intaxi.it · comune.brindisi.it · apptaxi.it · uber.com · lagazzettadelmezzogiorno.it