BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Olbia
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of SS
To book a taxi in Olbia, call the radio taxi at 0789 24999 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Olbia, the easiest way to find a taxi is to go to one of the main taxi ranks - in front of the Arrivals area at Costa Smeralda Airport, at the Isola Bianca port, or along Corso Umberto I in the centre - or to call Radio Taxi Olbia directly. Alternatively, since 2023 you can book through the Uber app (which here works as a way to call authorised taxis, not as private ride-sharing) or through itTaxi. As the main air and sea gateway to north-eastern Sardegna and the Costa Smeralda, the city sees very high taxi demand in the summer months, with queues at the airport and the port during peak times. For the historic centre, where the Basilica di San Simplicio is located, you should also bear in mind the ZTL (limited traffic zone), which is active with different hours depending on the street.
Call the radio taxi
0789 24999 Radio Taxi Olbia (Cooperativa Trans Services)
0789 22718 Compagnia Taxi Olbia (posteggio aeroporto)
Apps to call a taxi in Olbia
| Uber — In Olbia, Uber works as 'Uber Taxi': the app is used to call a locally authorised taxi (the city's radio taxi network), not a private ride-sharing service like UberX. The service has been active since June 2023 (the first city in Sardegna to have it, together with Cagliari). Since May 2024, local press has also reported the arrival of Uber Black (chauffeur-driven NCC cars) in some tourist areas of Sardegna, but in Olbia the availability of Black drivers remains variable and scarcer out of season compared with the Taxi service. | Available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in Olbia: in Sardegna, FreeNow can only be verifiably confirmed as active in Cagliari. In Olbia, it's best to rely on the local radio taxi service or Uber/itTaxi. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Olbia (SS) appears in the official list of served cities published on the ittaxi.it website, updated as of June 2026: the app allows you to book taxis from the local network. | Available |
| Wetaxi — No coverage in Olbia; in Sardegna the app is focused on Cagliari. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Olbia does not appear among the cities listed on appTaxi's official coverage page (apptaxi.it), which in Sardegna only serves Cagliari. | Not available |
| BTaxi — The app is active only in a small number of cities (Torino, Alessandria, Empoli, Bologna and Barcellona): no presence in Sardegna, so none in Olbia either. | Not available |
| InTaxi — InTaxi is confirmed in Sassari, but does not appear among the cities covered on the official website when it comes to Olbia. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) · ~3 km from the center
Taxi fare: A fixed minimum fare of €15,00 per ride (either way) between the airport and Olbia town, set by the Municipality of Olbia (resolution 2020) and confirmed on the official website of Geasar, the airport's management company.
The taxi rank is in front of the Arrivals side of the terminal, operating 24/7. On top of the minimum fare, the following can be added: €3,00 if the taxi is called out to pick you up from a city car park, €1,00 per piece of luggage (max €3,00), and a +20% surcharge during night hours (roughly 21/22:00-06:00) and on public holidays. Outside the urban perimeter (e.g. towards Porto Rotondo or the Costa Smeralda), the extra-urban metered fare applies instead of the minimum airport fare.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
Olbia's historic centre has a ZTL (limited traffic zone) covering Corso Umberto I and the surrounding streets: some access points (e.g. Corso Umberto I and via delle Terme) remain active 24 hours a day, while others operate from 17:00 to midnight; since 2025 a further sub-zone, C3 (via Tempio, via Tigellio, via Cagliari and the surrounding area), has also been introduced, active 17:00-24:00 every day. Municipal ZTL office: via Garibaldi 49, tel. 0789 52166.
Practical tips
- In July and August, taxi demand skyrockets due to the simultaneous arrival of flights and ferries: it's a good idea to book in advance by phone or via an app, especially for the evening return trip from the clubs and venues of the Costa Smeralda.
- For transfers to Porto Cervo, Porto Rotondo, Baja Sardinia and the other towns of the Costa Smeralda there is no fixed fare: these are extra-urban rides on the meter, so always ask for a price estimate by phone before setting off.
- The airport taxi rank operates 24/7 in front of the Arrivals side; if instead you call a taxi to come to a city car park, a 3-euro surcharge applies.
- The historic centre around Corso Umberto I and the Basilica di San Simplicio is subject to the ZTL, with different hours depending on the street: let your driver know your exact destination so they can drop you at the nearest permitted point.
- If you're travelling in a group (5-8 people), keep in mind that a 20% surcharge applies, communicated verbally by the driver - useful to know when organising transfers to the Isola Bianca ferries.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi from Olbia airport to the city centre cost?
There is a fixed minimum fare of 15 euros per ride, set by the Municipality of Olbia. The journey is about 3 km long and generally takes 10-15 minutes. At night (roughly from 21/22 to 6), a 20% surcharge applies.
How do you call a taxi in Olbia?
You can phone Radio Taxi Olbia (0789 24999), get one at one of the taxi ranks on Corso Umberto I, at the Isola Bianca port or at the airport, or book through the Uber (Uber Taxi) or itTaxi apps.
Does Uber work in Olbia?
Yes, since 2023: the app lets you call locally authorised taxis (Uber Taxi), not a private car service like UberX. Uber Black has also appeared in some tourist areas of Sardegna, but coverage in Olbia remains variable.
How much does a taxi from Olbia to Porto Cervo or the Costa Smeralda cost?
There is no fixed fare: the ride is extra-urban and calculated on the meter, so the cost varies with time of day, traffic and season. It's always best to ask the radio taxi service for a price estimate by phone before setting off.
Are there surcharges besides the base fare?
Yes: 1 euro per piece of luggage (maximum 3 euros), 3 euros if the taxi is called out to pick you up from a city car park, +20% during night hours and on public holidays, and a 20% surcharge for rides with 5-8 passengers.
Nearby cities
Sources: radiotaxiolbia.com · comune.olbia.ot.it · comune.olbia.ot.it · geasar.it · comune.olbia.ot.it · it.wikipedia.org · en.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org · uber.com · ittaxi.it · galluraoggi.it