BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Oristano
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of OR
To book a taxi in Oristano, call the radio taxi at 389 998 4827 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Oristano, taxis are found mainly at the two city taxi ranks, in Piazza Roma in the heart of the historic center and in Piazza Ungheria at the exit of the train station, or by calling drivers on duty directly. The fleet is small, around 7 active licenses out of a maximum of 17 provided for by the new municipal regulation approved on 29 May 2026, which also introduced mandatory electronic payment and the reintroduction of a radio-taxi service bookable via app and phone 24 hours a day. For trips to the Sinis coast, such as Is Arutas and San Giovanni di Sinis, and to the Tharros archaeological area, it's best to agree on the fare before departing, since these are extra-urban routes charged by the kilometer-based taximeter. In the city, the itTaxi app can also be used, while the other major national operators (Uber, FreeNow, Wetaxi, appTaxi, BTaxi, InTaxi) do not yet appear to be active in the Oristano area. During the days of the Sartiglia, the historic equestrian joust marking the end of Carnival, demand for taxis rises sharply, so it's advisable to book well in advance.
Call the radio taxi
389 998 4827 Oristano Taxi Service (Piazza Roma)
351 331 4269 Taxi Service Oristano - Antonello Procida
0783 74328 Taxi stazionamento Piazza Ungheria (stazione ferroviaria)
Apps to call a taxi in Oristano
| Uber — Uber's "cities" page lists Oristano alongside dozens of small Sardinian municipalities (including towns of just a few hundred residents), a typical list generated automatically for SEO purposes. Unlike Cagliari, which has a declared local partner (Radio Taxi Rossoblu), there is no dedicated "Uber Taxi" page for Oristano (404 error), nor any source confirming drivers actually active in the city. Real Uber Black/Taxi coverage in Sardinia is confirmed only in Cagliari, Quartu Sant'Elena and Olbia, in addition to Cagliari and Alghero already featured on this site. | Not available |
| FreeNow — There is no record of FreeNow expanding to Oristano: the app covers Italy's major cities, including Cagliari in Sardinia, but does not list Oristano among its operating locations. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Oristano appears in the official list of covered cities published on the itTaxi.it website, making it the only national booking app with confirmed coverage in the city. | Available |
| Wetaxi — The official wetaxi.it website does not list Oristano among the cities served; in Sardinia the service is only active in Cagliari. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi's official coverage page (apptaxi.it/copertura) shows Cagliari as the only Sardinian city served; Oristano is not listed. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi does not appear to be active in any city in Sardinia, including Oristano: coverage is concentrated in northern Italy (Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli) and in Barcelona. | Not available |
| InTaxi — The official list of partner radio-taxi services published on intaxi.it does not include any Sardinian city: Oristano is not covered. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Cagliari-Elmas (CAG) · ~90 km from the center
There is no published fixed fare for the Oristano-Cagliari-Elmas airport route (about 90 km, over an hour's drive along the SS131): it is an extra-urban route calculated by the kilometer-based taximeter or by a fare agreed with the driver in advance, so it's best to ask for an estimate when booking. The Oristano-Fenosu airfield, much closer to the city center, has been closed to commercial traffic since 2023 and is not a viable alternative.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
As of May 2026, a trial ZTL (limited traffic zone) has been approved for the historic center, lasting 3 months: an evening band Monday to Friday (20.30-7.30) and weekends (Saturday 13.30 - Monday 7.30). Its entry into force is subject to authorization and the installation of electronic access gates by the Ministry of Transport, so the exact dates are not yet final; the municipal documentation consulted does not mention an explicit exemption for taxis.
Practical tips
- Oristano's two taxi ranks are in Piazza Roma (historic center) and in Piazza Ungheria, at the exit of the train station: from here, taxis also cover extra-urban connections to Sinis and Tharros.
- For Tharros, San Giovanni di Sinis and the Is Arutas beach (about 10 and 20 km from Oristano respectively), taxis are convenient since public transport connections are limited outside the summer season; alternatively, the ARST bus line 430 Oristano-San Giovanni di Sinis-Is Arutas is available.
- During the Sartiglia, the star-spearing race that closes Carnival (the last Sunday and Shrove Tuesday, 7 and 9 February 2027), the streets of the historic center are closed to traffic: book your taxi well in advance and agree on a meeting point outside the parade route.
- The nearest airport is Cagliari-Elmas, about 90 km and over an hour's drive along the SS131; the Oristano-Fenosu airfield has been closed to commercial traffic since 2023 and is not an option.
- From 2026, a trial ZTL is planned for the historic center (evening and weekend restrictions): check with your taxi driver whether your address falls within the area of the future electronic access gates, whose activation is still underway.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the taxi ranks in Oristano?
The two main taxi ranks are in Piazza Roma, in the historic center, and in Piazza Ungheria, in front of the train station: here you can get straight into a taxi or call one of the drivers on duty.
How do you book a taxi in Oristano?
You can call the operators active in the city directly, such as Oristano Taxi Service (389 998 4827) or Taxi Service Oristano di Antonello Procida (351 331 4269), or use the itTaxi app. The new municipal regulation approved on 29 May 2026 also provides for the reintroduction of a radio-taxi service bookable 24 hours a day, including holidays, by phone and app.
How much does a taxi from Cagliari-Elmas airport to Oristano cost?
There is no published fixed fare: it's an extra-urban route of about 90 km, calculated by the kilometer-based taximeter or by a fare agreed in advance with the driver. It's best to ask for an estimate when booking; alternatively, there are train and bus connections to Oristano.
Does Uber work in Oristano?
No, there is no evidence of real coverage. Uber's "cities" page includes Oristano in a long automatically generated list alongside small Sardinian towns, but there is no dedicated taxi page with a local partner (as in Cagliari or Olbia), nor any confirmation of drivers actually operating in the city.
Do taxis in Oristano accept card payments?
Yes: the new municipal regulation approved on 29 May 2026 makes a working POS card reader mandatory in all vehicles, with no exceptions.
Nearby cities
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