BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Ragusa
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of RG
To book a taxi in Ragusa, call the radio taxi at 0932 1832 or use the appTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Ragusa, the most direct way to find a taxi is to call the Radio Taxi service of the Comune di Ragusa at the single number 0932 1832, active every day with no time restrictions, which dispatches calls to the nearest taxi across the city's two main areas: Ragusa (including Ragusa Ibla and Donnafugata) and Marina di Ragusa. Alternatively, you can book from your smartphone with the appTaxi app, officially active in the city, or contact local NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire) operators and airport transfer services through their websites. Taxis are especially useful for travelers arriving from Comiso Airport or needing to move between modern Ragusa (Ragusa Superiore) and the baroque, UNESCO World Heritage center of Ragusa Ibla, which are separated by hundreds of steps: authorized vehicles are permitted to enter the ZTL (limited traffic zone) of the historic heart of the city. It's also the most convenient way to reach nearby "Montalbano" filming locations such as Scicli, Punta Secca, and Modica.
Call the radio taxi
0932 1832 Radio Taxi Comune di Ragusa (Ragusa, Ragusa Ibla, Donnafugata, Marina di Ragusa)
0932 1835 Radio Taxi Comune di Ragusa – seconda linea
392 845 7128 Taxi 23 – Francesco Migliorisi (Ragusa e transfer aeroporto di Comiso)
370 118 8077 Taxi Ragusa – transfer aeroporti Comiso e Catania (NCC)
Apps to call a taxi in Ragusa
| Uber — In Ragusa only the Uber Black tier (chauffeur-driven NCC cars) appears to be active, not the classic UberX: the app offers premium-service rates, useful mainly for transfers to the Comiso and Catania airports rather than for an inexpensive city ride. | Available |
| FreeNow — Not active in the Ragusa area: in Italy FreeNow covers Milano, Roma, Napoli, Torino, Cagliari and, in Sicily, only Catania and Palermo. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Not covered: in Sicily the app lists Palermo, Catania, Siracusa, Trapani, Agrigento, Acireale and a few towns in the Messina area (Taormina, Giardini Naxos), but not Ragusa. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Not active in the province of Ragusa: wetaxi's coverage in Italy is concentrated in Torino, Milano, Roma, Napoli, Bari and a few other large cities, with no presence in south-eastern Sicily. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Active and confirmed: Ragusa appears in the official list of over 70 cities covered by appTaxi, which lets you request a local taxi with an in-app cost estimate and digital payment. | Available |
| BTaxi — Not available: BTaxi operates only in Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova and Barcellona. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Not present in Sicily: InTaxi covers over 50 Italian cities (Milano, Roma, Napoli, Bologna, Torino, Trieste, etc.) but none in the province of Ragusa. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Comiso "Pio La Torre" (CIY) (CIY) · ~19 km from the center
The Comune di Ragusa does not publish a fixed fare for the Comiso Airport–Ragusa route: the ride (about 19 km, 25 minutes) is calculated by taximeter according to the current municipal fare schedule. It's worth asking for an estimate when booking by phone or through the app. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, used by far more tourists heading to Ragusa, is instead about 100-118 km away (1h15-1h30 by car depending on the route).
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
A ZTL (limited traffic zone) is in force in Ragusa Ibla: on Via Giusti, Via XI Febbraio, Via Orfanotrofio, Piazza Pola, and Piazza Duomo the restriction applies 24 hours a day, while on Viale Margherita, Via Giardini, and Corso XXV Aprile it only kicks in on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 8 pm to 2 am. Taxis and NCC vehicles authorized to operate in Ragusa are among the exempted vehicles and may pass through freely; the Ibla ring road remains open to traffic at all times.
Practical tips
- To connect Ragusa Superiore (the modern town, with the train station and offices) to Ragusa Ibla (the baroque, UNESCO World Heritage district, home to the Duomo di San Giorgio) there are hundreds of steps: a taxi is the most comfortable solution for anyone who doesn't want to tackle them on foot, especially with luggage or in summer.
- The Ragusa Ibla ZTL (the Duomo/Piazza Pola area is active 24 hours a day, other streets only on weekend evenings) does not block authorized taxis and NCC vehicles, so your ride can take you right into the historic center even when it's closed to private traffic.
- To reach the 'Montalbano' filming locations — Scicli (the fictional town hall), Punta Secca (Montalbano's house) and Modica — it's best to agree on a flat fare or a day package with the taxi driver or NCC operator, since these are out-of-town routes.
- From Comiso Airport (19 km, about 25 minutes from Ragusa) there are no fixed fares published by the Comune: the ride is metered, so it's a good idea to ask for an estimate over the phone before getting in the car.
- If you're stopping in Modica for its famous chocolate or want to visit the nearby gorges (Cava d'Ispica), many local taxi/NCC operators offer tailor-made half-day sightseeing packages around the Iblean hinterland.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Ragusa?
You can call the Radio Taxi service of the Comune di Ragusa at 0932 1832, a single service active every day with no time restrictions that dispatches calls between the city's two main areas (Ragusa/Ragusa Ibla/Donnafugata and Marina di Ragusa), or book from your smartphone with the appTaxi app, active in the city.
How much does a taxi cost from Comiso Airport to Ragusa?
There's no fixed fare published by the Comune for this route: the distance is about 19 km (around 25 minutes) and is calculated by taximeter according to the current municipal fare schedule. It's advisable to ask for an estimate when booking.
Does Uber work in Ragusa?
Yes, but only in the Uber Black version with NCC drivers, not as classic UberX: the fares are therefore those of a premium chauffeur-driven car service.
Can you take a taxi to go up from Ragusa Ibla to Ragusa Superiore (or vice versa)?
Yes: authorized taxis and NCC vehicles can also travel within the ZTL of the historic center of Ibla (the Duomo di San Giorgio/Piazza Pola area), which is useful for avoiding the hundreds of steps that connect the two parts of the city; on weekends and public holidays the free HyBus shuttle bus also runs.
Do Ragusa taxis also go to Scicli, Modica or Punta Secca, the Montalbano locations?
Yes, local operators also run out-of-town rides to these TV series filming locations. For these routes it's best to agree on the fare directly with the taxi driver or NCC operator before departure, since these are out-of-town journeys.
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