BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Alghero
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of SS
To book a taxi in Alghero, call the radio taxi at 079 973 9795 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Alghero, the easiest way to find a taxi is to call one of the two local cooperatives directly, Consorzio Taxi Alghero or Radio Taxi Alghero, or to book through their respective apps or the itTaxi app. In the historic centre (the "Barceloneta", the district of Catalan origin) and at the main tourist hotspots there are taxi ranks, while at Fertilia airport taxis wait for arriving flights in front of the terminal, with a dispatch line active 24 hours a day. During the summer months, driven by strong beach tourism and connections to Grotte di Nettuno and Capo Caccia, the in-town service also runs 24 hours a day; for the rest of the year the hours are shorter (5:00-1:00). Uber is only available through the Uber Taxi product, which routes rides to authorised local taxis, while not all national ride-hailing apps yet cover this city in the province of Sassari.
Apps to call a taxi in Alghero
| Uber — In Alghero only the Uber Taxi product is active, which routes the request to an authorised local taxi charging the taximeter fare: UberX is not available, nor is there a dedicated Uber Black/NCC line as in major cities. | Available |
| FreeNow — Not active in Alghero: in Sardegna the service so far only covers Cagliari among the identified cities, not the municipalities in the province of Sassari. | Not available |
| itTaxi — An app you can use to call local taxis: Alghero (SS) appears among the cities covered by the itTaxi network, which routes requests to the local cooperatives. | Available |
| Wetaxi — Not available in Alghero: in Sardegna the service was officially launched only in Cagliari (since 2021). | Not available |
| appTaxi — Does not cover Alghero: among the cities in Sardegna included in the service's coverage list, only Cagliari appears. | Not available |
| BTaxi — Not present in any city in Sardegna, including Alghero. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Alghero-Fertilia (Riviera del Corallo) (AHO) · ~10 km from the center
Taxi fare: There is no fixed municipal fare: according to the indicative prices published by Radio Taxi Alghero, a daytime ride (7:00-22:00) from the airport to the city centre costs on average between €20 and €25 for 2 passengers with luggage, calculated by taximeter on a per-kilometre basis.
The airport is only 10 km / about 15 minutes from the centre of Alghero. The taxi dispatch line at the airport is active 24 hours a day: in front of the terminal you'll find taxis from both Consorzio Taxi Alghero and Radio Taxi Alghero. No widespread cases of "unlicensed taxis" have been reported at the airport, but it's still advisable to only get into vehicles with a visible licence and taximeter.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Alghero (the "Barceloneta") is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) active all year round, with entry banned for most time slots except for residents and authorised categories. Under the municipal ordinance governing the ZTL, taxis and chauffeur-driven hire cars (NCC) are expressly exempted and may drive through and stop to provide their service.
Practical tips
- In high season (June-September) taxi demand grows significantly, especially in the evening in the historic centre (the 'Barceloneta') and during peak flight times at the airport: it's worth booking ahead to avoid waiting.
- For Grotte di Nettuno and Capo Caccia there is no fixed taxi fare: it's an out-of-town route charged by taximeter, so it's best to ask for a phone quote before setting off, or consider the ferry from Alghero as a cheaper alternative in season.
- Taxis and NCC hire cars are expressly exempt from the historic centre's ZTL, so they can enter the maze of streets in the Barceloneta to pick up or drop off passengers even during traffic restriction hours.
- Outside the season, Radio Taxi Alghero operates from 5:00 to 1:00, while on weekends and in summer the service runs 24/7: if you arrive on a night flight outside the season, it's best to check availability by phone in advance.
- There is no fixed airport-to-centre fare set by the municipality: the final price depends on the taximeter (daytime rate 7:00-22:00 or night/holiday rate with a surcharge), so the cost may vary from the indicative estimate of €20-25.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi cost from Alghero-Fertilia airport to the city centre?
There is no fixed municipal fare: the price is calculated by taximeter. According to the indicative prices provided by Radio Taxi Alghero, a daytime ride to the centre costs on average between €20 and €25 for 2 passengers with luggage, under normal traffic conditions.
How do you call a taxi in Alghero?
You can call Consorzio Taxi Alghero (079 973 9795) or Radio Taxi Alghero (079 989 2028), download their respective apps, or book through the itTaxi app. Taxi ranks are also available in the centre and at the airport.
Does Uber work in Alghero?
Yes, but only through the Uber Taxi product: the request is routed to an authorised local taxi charging the taximeter fare. There is no UberX or a dedicated Uber Black/NCC line as in major Italian cities.
Can taxis enter Alghero's historic centre, which is a ZTL zone?
Yes. Under the municipal ordinance governing the ZTL in the historic centre (the 'Barceloneta'), taxis and NCC hire cars are among the categories expressly exempted and may drive through and stop to provide their service, even during the most restricted hours.
How much does a taxi cost from Alghero to Capo Caccia or Grotte di Nettuno?
There is no published fixed fare: since it's an out-of-town route of about 20-25 km, the cost is calculated by taximeter on a per-kilometre basis. It's worth asking Consorzio or Radio Taxi for a phone quote before setting off, or considering the ferry from Alghero to the Grotte as an alternative.
Nearby cities
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