BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Cefalù
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of PA
To book a taxi in Cefalù, call the radio taxi at 0921 422554. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Cefalù, taxi service is provided mainly by the local Radio Taxi, whose official contact details are published by the Comune di Cefalù in the "Numeri ed indirizzi utili" (useful numbers and addresses) section of its official website, alongside the Consorzio Taxi Cefalù, which also handles airport transfers and NCC (chauffeur-driven hire) services through its own website. The main public taxi rank is in Piazza Stazione, right in front of the railway station on the Palermo-Messina line, convenient for those arriving by train with luggage who need to head up toward the historic center or the Duomo. The old town, squeezed between Corso Ruggero and La Rocca, is however largely pedestrianized and subject to a ZTL (limited traffic zone) active all year round, so many rides stop at the nearest access checkpoints rather than right at your door. In summer, thanks to the large influx of tourists to the beaches along the Lungomare and the town's international fame, it's advisable to book by phone well in advance, especially on peak-season weekends. For trips to Palermo airport, about an hour's drive away, there is no fixed municipal fare: it's always good practice to agree on the price before setting off.
Apps to call a taxi in Cefalù
| Uber — In Cefalù, only Uber Black (an executive car with an NCC driver) is active: the app does not offer the classic metered taxi/UberX service in this location, as stated on Uber's own city page. | Available |
| FreeNow — FreeNow is active in larger Sicilian cities such as Palermo and Catania, but does not appear to be operating in Cefalù. | Not available |
| itTaxi — The itTaxi network covers more than 80 Italian cities (in Sicily mainly large centers such as Palermo and Catania), but Cefalù does not appear among the cities served. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — The regional project "Sicilia Taxi Connect," based on Wetaxi technology, has involved taxi cooperatives in Palermo, Catania, and Messina since 2021, but no taxi drivers in Cefalù appear to have joined. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Cefalù does not appear on appTaxi's official list of covered cities, which in Sicily serves only Palermo, Catania, Siracusa, Ragusa, Marsala, and Erice. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi is currently active only in a few cities in Northern Italy (Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli) and does not appear to be present in any Sicilian city. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Palermo Falcone e Borsellino (Punta Raisi) (PMO) · ~80 km from the center
There is no fixed municipal fare for the connection to Palermo airport: it's an out-of-town route of about 80 km and roughly an hour to an hour and fifteen minutes of travel via the A20 motorway, so the price is either metered or must be agreed in advance with the radio taxi or the NCC operator when booking by phone or via WhatsApp.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center (Corso Ruggero, Via Giudecca, the Duomo/Via Matteotti area) is a ZTL (limited traffic zone) active every day of the year, with checkpoint hours that change between the summer season (April 1-October 31) and the winter season (November 1-March 31); information, updated checkpoint hours, and pass issuance are handled by the Polizia Municipale di Cefalù (ufficiopasscefalu@comune.cefalu.pa.it). Taxis heading into the center may need to drop you off or pick you up near the checkpoints rather than right at the building entrance.
Practical tips
- Cefalù's historic center (Corso Ruggero, the Duomo, the Lungomare area) is largely pedestrianized and subject to a ZTL active all year round with camera-controlled checkpoints: agree with the driver on the most convenient meeting point, often near a checkpoint, before setting off.
- The railway station is about 900 meters from the Duomo and is connected to Palermo Centrale by train in about 50-55 minutes: for the final uphill stretch with luggage, it's worth taking a taxi from the rank in Piazza Stazione, right in front of the entrance.
- In high season (June-September), demand for taxis rises sharply due to the beaches along the Lungomare and the town's international tourism: book by phone in advance, especially on weekends.
- For Palermo airport there is no fixed municipal fare, since it's an out-of-town route of about an hour: always ask for a quote by phone or via WhatsApp before getting in the car.
- If you arrive by car, leave your vehicle in a parking area outside the ZTL (for example Parcheggio Dafne or Lungomare Giardina) and continue on foot or by taxi toward the center, where private traffic is in any case restricted.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cefalù's official taxi service called, and what is its phone number?
It is the Radio Taxi Cefalù, listed by the Comune di Cefalù on the "Numeri ed indirizzi utili" (useful numbers and addresses) page of its official website: the main number is 0921 422554, with two additional lines for the same service, 0921 421178 and 0921 422158.
Can you use Uber in Cefalù?
Yes, but only the Uber Black version: it's an executive service with an NCC driver, bookable through the app, different from the classic metered city taxi, which Uber does not cover in Cefalù.
How much does a taxi from Palermo airport to Cefalù cost?
There is no fixed fare set by the Comune for this out-of-town route of about 80 km and a good hour of travel: the price is either metered or must be agreed in advance by phone with the radio taxi or with an NCC operator such as the Consorzio Taxi Cefalù.
Where is the taxi rank in town?
The main public taxi rank is in Piazza Stazione, in front of the railway station on the Palermo-Messina line, about 900 meters from the Duomo; from there it's convenient to take a taxi to reach the historic center or the beaches with luggage.
Can taxis enter Cefalù's historic center?
The old heart of town (Corso Ruggero, the Duomo area, Via Giudecca) is subject to a ZTL active all year round with camera-controlled checkpoints: it's therefore useful to agree with the driver on a meeting point near the access checkpoints rather than at your front door, especially during restricted hours.
Sources: egov.comune.cefalu.pa.it · cefalu.comune.digital · taxicefalu.com · taxicefalu.com · uber.com · it.wikipedia.org · comune.cefalu.pa.it · apptaxi.it · trenitalia.com