BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Foggia
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of FG
To book a taxi in Foggia, call the radio taxi at 0881 721600. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Foggia there isn't a single large radio-taxi dispatch like in the nearby provincial capitals: the public non-scheduled service is provided by individual taxi drivers holding a municipal license, who mainly wait at Piazza Vittorio Veneto (in front of the railway station) and in Viale Pinto. The most reliable way to book is to call the city taxi ranks' numbers directly, which are also listed on the official website of Gino Lisa airport, or to call one of the drivers who runs their own mobile contact number. The main national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, InTaxi) do not yet cover the city: in Foggia it's therefore better to rely on a direct phone call rather than an app. It is always advisable to book somewhat in advance, especially for the airport or for trips to San Giovanni Rotondo and the Gargano, because vehicle availability drops noticeably in the evening hours.
Call the radio taxi
0881 721600 Taxi Piazza Vittorio Veneto (posteggio stazione)
0881 713382 Taxi Viale Pinto (posteggio)
Apps to call a taxi in Foggia
| Uber — In Foggia, the Uber website and app show only the Uber Rent service (car rental with partners such as Hertz, Maggiore, Budget): no ride-with-driver service appears to be active, neither UberX nor Uber Black (unlike in Bari, where Uber Black is confirmed active). | Not available |
| FreeNow — The service currently operates only in Milano, Roma and Torino, with an announced expansion to Napoli, Catania, Palermo and Cagliari: Foggia is not among the cities covered. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The network covers around 78 Italian cities, including Bari, but Foggia does not appear on the official list of served cities. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — In Puglia, the Wetaxi service is active only in Bari; Foggia is not among the cities covered. | Not available |
| appTaxi — The official list of served cities (apptaxi.it/copertura) does not include Foggia. | Not available |
| BTaxi — An app mainly linked to Bologna's Cotabo network, also active in Torino, Alessandria, Empoli and Genova: Foggia is not covered. | Not available |
| InTaxi — The official website lists Bari, Lecce and Brindisi among the Puglia cities covered, but not Foggia. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Foggia "Gino Lisa" (FOG) (FOG) · ~3 km from the center
Gino Lisa airport is just 3 km from the city center, and since June 2026 it has had Aeroitalia flights to Milano Linate, Torino and Bergamo (as well as seasonal flights). Taxis do not wait in a fixed rank outside the terminal: the airport authority Aeroporti di Puglia recommends booking your ride before landing. There is no published fixed fare for the airport-to-center route: the price is normally calculated on the meter. Alternatively, Bari Karol Wojtyła (about 107 km, 1h30 by train) offers more national and international connections.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of Foggia has a ZTL (limited traffic zone) with electronic gates on Via Arpi (at the intersections with Via P. Fuiani, Vico Sassi/Via Manzoni and Corso Vittorio Emanuele II/Corso Garibaldi), active on weekdays from 21:30 to 07:00 and 24 hours a day on Sundays and holidays. Emergency vehicles and authorized electric/hybrid vehicles are exempt; for taxis, it is advisable to check with the driver or with the Polizia Locale (local police, 0881 790541).
Practical tips
- Foggia does not have a single radio-taxi dispatch: it's worth saving several taxi rank numbers (Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Viale Pinto) or that of a trusted driver, since at certain times of day a single number might not answer.
- Foggia's railway station is the main transport hub of the Capitanata area: the taxi rank at Piazza Vittorio Veneto, right in front of the station, is the easiest place to find a car even without booking.
- Gino Lisa airport is very close to the center (3 km), but taxis do not wait in a fixed rank at the terminal: booking by phone before your flight lands avoids waiting.
- For trips to San Giovanni Rotondo (the shrine of Padre Pio) or to the Gargano, distances of 40 km or more, it's best to agree a flat round-trip fare with the driver before setting off.
- Foggia was largely rebuilt after the heavy bombing of the Second World War: the center has wide, regular avenues (e.g. Viale Michelangelo, Viale XXIV Maggio) rather than historic alleyways, which makes addresses easy for taxi drivers to find.
Frequently asked questions
What number do you call for a taxi in Foggia?
There is no single radio-taxi dispatch for the whole city: you can call the taxi rank at Piazza Vittorio Veneto (0881 721600), the one at Viale Pinto (0881 713382), or a driver with a direct contact number.
Does Uber work in Foggia?
No: in Foggia, Uber only offers the Uber Rent service (car rental through partners such as Hertz or Maggiore), not rides with a driver. Neither UberX nor Uber Black appear to be active in the city.
How much does a taxi from Gino Lisa airport to central Foggia cost?
There is no published fixed fare: the route is about 3 km and the ride is normally paid on the meter. It's worth asking for an estimate when booking, since taxis do not wait in a fixed rank at the terminal.
Are there apps for booking a taxi in Foggia?
The main national apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, InTaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) do not yet cover Foggia: for now, calling the taxi ranks directly remains the most reliable method.
How far is Foggia from San Giovanni Rotondo?
About 41 km by road, roughly 40-45 minutes by car or taxi: it's advisable to agree a fixed fare with the driver before setting off.
Sources: comune.foggia.it · comune.foggia.it · polizialocale.comune.foggia.it · foggia.airports.aeroportidipuglia.it · it.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org · taxifoggia.it · intaxi.it · apptaxi.it · ittaxi.it · free-now.com · site.wetaxi.it