BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Vieste
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of FG
To book a taxi in Vieste, call the radio taxi at 340 911 5875. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Vieste there isn't a radio-taxi cooperative with a single confirmed switchboard: the service is provided by taxis with a municipal licence and by various NCC operators (chauffeur-driven hire) who need to be contacted directly by phone or WhatsApp, especially in high season when demand explodes with the arrival of tourists. Since there are almost never visible queues of cars on the street outside the most central spots, the most reliable way to get around is to book in advance, perhaps asking your accommodation or the marina for a direct contact. The main national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi) do not appear to operate in the Gargano, so the phone remains the main tool. Keep in mind that Vieste is a strongly seasonal destination: in summer demand is very high and it's best to arrange transport well in advance, while from October to May the service is significantly reduced along with the tourist flow.
Call the radio taxi
340 911 5875 NCC Gargano – Mino Piscopo (servizio NCC, non taxi con tassametro)
329 316 2909 Dimauro NCC – Michelangelo Dimauro (servizio NCC, non taxi con tassametro)
Apps to call a taxi in Vieste
| Uber — It doesn't appear to be available in Vieste. In Puglia, Uber operates only in Bari, and exclusively as Uber Black (chauffeur-driven NCC cars), not as UberX: Uber's city page for Italy doesn't list Vieste or other Gargano towns. | Not available |
| FreeNow — It doesn't appear to cover Vieste: the app focuses on major Italian and European urban centres and there's no evidence of active drivers in the Gargano. | Not available |
| itTaxi — In the official list of cities served (URI network) in Puglia, Bari, Lecce, Taranto and San Giovanni Rotondo (FG) appear, but not Vieste. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — As of now it is active only in Bari, as part of the Comune di Bari's MaaS project; no confirmed coverage in Vieste. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Not present in the official list of cities in the ITN network (which, for Southern Italy, includes only Napoli, Sorrento, Massa Lubrense, Matera): Vieste is not covered. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Part of the same ITN network as appTaxi: same city list, which does not include Vieste or other Gargano towns. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Foggia "Gino Lisa" (FOG) · ~73 km from the center
Gino Lisa airport in Foggia is the closest (about 73 km away, with Aeroitalia flights only to Milano Linate, Milano Bergamo and Torino), but the airport with the most traffic remains Bari "Karol Wojtyła" (about 180 km away). For both, there is no published fixed fare to Vieste: since these are long extra-urban routes, always agree the price with the NCC/taxi operator before departure, ideally by message or phone a few days in advance during high season.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
From 14 June to 30 September, a restricted traffic zone (ZTL) is active every day from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am in the "Centro Storico" and "Borgo Ottocentesco" areas; during the same period an Urban Pedestrian Area is also established (from around 8:00 pm to 1:00 am) on some central streets. The exact dates and times are set each year by an ordinance of the Comune di Vieste, so it's worth checking locally for the current year.
Practical tips
- In high season (July-August) book taxis/NCC well in advance, especially for the evening return from beaches and venues: demand often exceeds available supply.
- The historic centre on Testa del Gargano has a ZTL active every evening from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am (14 June-30 September) plus an urban pedestrian area: if your accommodation is within the walls, ask the driver for the nearest drop-off point to the access gates.
- For boat excursions (sea caves, Isole Tremiti) taxis and NCC are only needed to reach the marina or the boarding points: the actual excursions are booked directly with the boat operators.
- Out of season (October-May) the service is much more limited, with fewer cars available: call ahead rather than counting on finding a ride on the spot.
- For long trips such as airport transfers to/from Bari or Foggia, always agree the price by phone before getting in, since these are extra-urban routes not covered by metered urban fares.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a radio-taxi with a single switchboard in Vieste?
There doesn't appear to be a radio-taxi cooperative with a single confirmed number according to official sources. In Vieste, taxis with a municipal licence and various NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) operators are active: it's best to contact the operator directly, or ask at your hotel or the marina, especially in high season.
How much does a taxi from Vieste to Bari or Foggia airport cost?
There is no published fixed fare: these are long extra-urban routes (about 73 km to Foggia, 180 km to Bari), so the price should always be agreed in advance with the NCC or taxi operator, ideally via WhatsApp or phone a few days beforehand.
Does Uber work in Vieste?
No. In Puglia, Uber is active only in Bari and only as Uber Black (chauffeur-driven cars, not standard taxis). No active drivers appear to operate in Vieste.
How does the historic centre's ZTL work for those arriving by taxi?
From 14 June to 30 September, the historic centre and Borgo Ottocentesco have restricted traffic every evening from 8:00 pm to 7:00 am, with an urban pedestrian area closed off even earlier. If your accommodation is within the walls, check with the operator or your accommodation about the nearest drop-off point to the access gates.
Is it easy to find a taxi in Vieste out of season?
Outside the summer months, the service is much reduced, with fewer cars in circulation and less flexible hours: in low season it's advisable to book by phone well in advance rather than counting on a last-minute ride.
Sources: comune.vieste.fg.it · comune.vieste.fg.it · it.wikipedia.org · nccgargano.it · dimauroncc.it · dimauroncc.it · uber.com · apptaxi.it · ittaxi.it · comune.bari.it · statoquotidiano.it · retegargano.it