BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Porto Cervo
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of SS
To book a taxi in Porto Cervo, call the radio taxi at 0789 92250. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Porto Cervo the safest way to find a taxi is to call the local radiotaxi service, since there are no ride-hailing apps with reliable coverage in this part of the Costa Smeralda. The service is reached at the long-standing number 0789 92250, also used by the Marina di Porto Cervo as a contact for its guests, and you can also ask for assistance at the hotel reception or from the port staff. In high season (June-September, peaking in July and August) demand is very high and taxis can also be found waiting near the Piazzetta and the port, but booking by phone remains the most reliable method. In low season, when Porto Cervo empties out almost completely, the taxi service is drastically reduced or may be unavailable, and it is better to turn to a Costa Smeralda NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) operator, booking well in advance. For transfers from Olbia Costa Smeralda airport, about 28 km away, it is always advisable to agree on the price in advance, especially with NCC operators who offer fixed rates.
Call the radio taxi
0789 92250 Radiotaxi Porto Cervo
Apps to call a taxi in Porto Cervo
| Uber — There are no Uber drivers reliably operating in Porto Cervo. Uber Taxi (since 2023, via a partnership with itTaxi) and Uber Black/NCC (since May 2024) are active in Olbia, about 28 km away, but actual coverage in Porto Cervo/Arzachena is not confirmed: Uber's "city" pages are often auto-generated and do not guarantee cars actually available on site. | Not available |
| FreeNow — No confirmed coverage in north-eastern Sardegna; the service is present only in a few major Italian cities and does not appear to be active in Olbia, Arzachena or Porto Cervo. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Active in Olbia (about 28 km from Porto Cervo) via the Unione Radiotaxi d'Italia consortium, but not listed among the cities covered by itTaxi for Arzachena or Porto Cervo. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Present in around 25 Italian cities, including Cagliari, but does not appear to be active in the Olbia, Arzachena or Porto Cervo area. | Not available |
| appTaxi — In Sardegna it covers only Cagliari according to the official coverage list; Porto Cervo, Arzachena and Olbia are not included. | Not available |
| BTaxi — No evidence of it operating in Sardegna, either in Porto Cervo or elsewhere on the island. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Olbia Costa Smeralda (OLB) · ~28 km from the center
There is no official fixed municipal fare for the Olbia airport-Porto Cervo route: taxis use the meter (extra-urban rate over a distance of about 28 km, 35-45 minutes), while Costa Smeralda NCC operators often offer a price agreed in advance. It is always worth asking for an estimate or a fixed rate when booking, especially in high season.
Practical tips
- In high season (July-August) book your taxi well in advance, especially for the airport or to get back to your hotel after an evening in the Piazzetta: demand often exceeds available supply.
- In low season (autumn-winter) taxi service is greatly reduced or unavailable: it is best to rely on a Costa Smeralda NCC booked in advance or ask the hotel directly for assistance.
- No national ride-hailing app has reliable coverage in Porto Cervo: the local radiotaxi, the hotel reception, or a pre-booked NCC are better options.
- For the transfer from Olbia airport (about 28 km) always agree on the price or request a fixed NCC rate before departure, since there is no fixed municipal fare for this route.
- Near the Piazzetta and the port there is a limited traffic zone (ZTL) regulated by the Comune di Arzachena: in high season taxis and NCC vehicles may have to pick up or drop off passengers at the edge of the pedestrian area.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Porto Cervo?
The most reliable way is to call the local radiotaxi (0789 92250) or ask at the hotel reception, the concierge, or directly at the Marina di Porto Cervo, the usual reference points for arranging a taxi or an NCC in the area.
Does Uber work in Porto Cervo?
No, not reliably. Uber Taxi and Uber Black are active in Olbia (about 28 km away), but there is no real, consistent coverage of drivers in Porto Cervo or the rest of the Costa Smeralda: it is best not to rely on the app for getting around locally.
How much does a taxi cost from Olbia airport to Porto Cervo?
There is no official fixed municipal fare for this route: traditional taxis use the meter over about 28 km (35-45 minutes), while many NCC operators offer a fixed price agreed at the time of booking, often more convenient and predictable.
Does the taxi service in Porto Cervo run all year round?
No. Porto Cervo is a highly seasonal destination: the service is concentrated in the June-September period, peaking in July and August, while in autumn and winter taxi availability drops drastically or may be absent, so it is advisable to book an NCC in advance.
Where can you find taxis in the Piazzetta?
Taxis usually wait near the Piazzetta and the port area, but given the limited traffic zone regulated by the Comune di Arzachena and the very high demand in high season, it is always better to book by phone rather than count on finding a free taxi on the street.
Nearby cities
Sources: it.wikipedia.org · marinadiportocervo.com · portocervotaxi.it · comune.arzachena.ss.it · comune.arzachena.ss.it · ittaxi.it · uber.com · apptaxi.it