BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Ostuni
Updated: July 14, 2026 · Province of BR
To book a taxi in Ostuni, call the radio taxi at 0831 301947. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Ostuni, the Città Bianca of the Valle d'Itria, there is no genuine metered urban taxi service comparable to that of major cities: passenger transport is mainly provided by local NCC (noleggio con conducente, chauffeur-driven hire) operators, who in everyday usage are simply called "taxis" and must always be booked by phone. The two most reliable providers with their own websites are Pacifico Taxi Ostuni and TaxiOstuni.net (Holiday Park), both operating every day for transfers to and from Brindisi airport, the train station, the historic centre and Marina di Ostuni. Since there is no rank-based service you can hail on sight, it is always best to call a little in advance, especially in the summer months when tourist demand for the beaches grows much faster than the availability of cars. The main national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi and InTaxi) do not currently appear to operate in Ostuni, so to get around it is best to rely on the direct numbers of local operators or ask for assistance at your accommodation's reception.
Call the radio taxi
0831 301947 Pacifico Taxi Ostuni (Marcello Pacifico – NCC)
0831 341765 TaxiOstuni.net – Holiday Park (NCC, Villanova di Ostuni)
Apps to call a taxi in Ostuni
| Uber — Uber Black (chauffeur-driven NCC cars) launched in Puglia in February 2025, but only in Bari; the "Uber" pages for Brindisi and Ostuni found online are actually Uber Rent, the traditional car-rental marketplace, not a ride-hailing service with a driver. Uber therefore does not appear to be operating in Ostuni. | Not available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow in Italy covers only a limited number of major cities (Milano, Roma, Torino, Napoli, Palermo, Catania and Cagliari, along with their airports): Ostuni is not included in the service's coverage. | Not available |
| itTaxi — itTaxi states it has a network of more than 12,000 vehicles in over 87 Italian cities, but Ostuni and the rest of the province of Brindisi do not appear among the cities covered by the app. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Wetaxi operates in more than 40 Italian cities, mainly through agreements with local public transport authorities (for example in Bari and Torino), but does not appear to extend to Ostuni. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi covers around 60 Italian cities and in Puglia is present only in Lecce: Ostuni is not among the municipalities served by the app. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi can only be used in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova and Barcellona: the service does not reach Puglia, Ostuni included. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi has a confirmed, active radio taxi service in nearby Brindisi (0831 031), but among the network's cities listed on the website (Bari, Taranto, Lecce and others) Ostuni does not appear: the service therefore does not appear to extend to the municipality. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto del Salento (Brindisi-Casale) (BDS) · ~35 km from the center
There is no fixed municipal fare for the airport-Ostuni route (about 35 km): the price is agreed with the NCC/taxi operator at the time of booking, typically between 45 and 70 € one-way according to local operators; it is always best to confirm the cost by phone before setting off.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
A restricted traffic zone (ZTL) is in force in the historic centre, with the main electronic checkpoint at Piazza della Libertà and other control points at the Ponte del Pover'uomo, on via Roma and at Corso Mazzini/via Tanzarella Vitale. The municipal regulation on chauffeur-driven hire allows taxis and NCC vehicles to pass through and stop to pick up or drop off passengers for a maximum of 20 minutes per service. Closing times change seasonally (typically evening/night hours on weekdays, including weekends in high season, with Piazza della Libertà pedestrianised in summer): it is always best to check the updated signage on site.
Practical tips
- The historic centre of Ostuni is a maze of white alleys and stairways that cars cannot enter: have the driver drop you at Piazza della Libertà or near the entrance gates to the old town and continue on foot to your accommodation.
- Since there is no metered taxi-rank service, always book by phone in advance, especially between June and September when demand for Marina di Ostuni and the Adriatic beaches is very high.
- For transfers from Brindisi Casale airport (about 35 km, 35-40 minutes by car) agree the price by phone at the time of booking: in Ostuni there is no fixed municipal fare as in larger cities.
- In high season, also book well in advance for the evening return from Marina di Ostuni or from nightlife venues: local NCC operators are few compared with the number of tourists.
- Remember that operators in Ostuni mostly work as NCC (chauffeur-driven hire): there are no cars waiting on the street to hail, the service must always be requested by phone or email.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a metered taxi service in Ostuni?
No: Ostuni does not have a metered city taxi service like larger cities. Passenger transport is provided by local chauffeur-driven hire (NCC) operators, often called "taxis" in everyday usage, who must always be booked by phone.
How much does a taxi or NCC cost from Brindisi airport to Ostuni?
There is no fixed municipal fare: the price is agreed with the operator at the time of booking. For the roughly 35 km route the indicative cost is around 45-70 €, depending on the number of passengers and luggage.
Can you book a taxi in Ostuni with Uber or other apps?
Not at present: none of the main apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) appear to be active in Ostuni. It is best to call local operators directly or ask at your accommodation's reception.
Can the taxi enter the historic centre of Ostuni?
Cars cannot drive through the alleys of the white town: the taxi or NCC will drop you at Piazza della Libertà or near the entrance gates to the old town, where a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) with limited transit hours is also in force.
Is it easy to find a taxi in Ostuni in summer?
In high season (June-September) demand grows a lot due to beach tourism towards Marina di Ostuni: it is best to book somewhat in advance, especially in the evening and on weekends.
Nearby cities
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