BookaTaxiHow to book a taxi in Trapani
Updated: July 12, 2026 · Province of TP
To book a taxi in Trapani, call the radio taxi at 0923 1852 or use the itTaxi app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Trapani, the most direct way to get a taxi is to call one of the city's radio taxi dispatch centers, such as Radio Taxi Trapani 1852 or Radio Taxi 0880, both active 24 hours a day, including for transfers to and from Trapani-Birgi "Vincenzo Florio" Airport and to the port of embarkation for the Egadi Islands. Those who prefer to book from their smartphone can use the itTaxi and InTaxi apps, both of which, according to the airport's official website, are connected to the local radio taxi dispatch centers. In the historic center, which occupies the narrow peninsula between the port and the sea, there are also staffed taxi ranks near the railway station and the ferry terminal. Urban and extra-urban fares are set every year by the Municipalities of Trapani and Marsala, with a fixed fare agreed for trips to and from Vincenzo Florio Airport. For those arriving outside peak hours or needing to reach Erice or the Paceco salt pans, it is still advisable to book the ride in advance by phone.
Call the radio taxi
0923 1852 Radio Taxi Trapani 1852
0923 198 69 69 Radio Taxi Trapani – ItTaxi
0923 0880 Radio Taxi 0880
0923 23233 Taxi Trapani – Colonnina Porto
0923 22808 Taxi Trapani – Colonnina Stazione
Apps to call a taxi in Trapani
| Uber — The Uber "city" page for Trapani exists but appears to be automatically generated for SEO purposes: the same standard text appears identically even for tiny hamlets like Paceco or Pillpinto, with no confirmation of any Uber Black/NCC drivers actually active in the city. At the moment there does not appear to be a genuinely operating Uber service in Trapani: it's better to rely on the local radio taxi dispatch centers. | Not available |
| FreeNow — In Sicily, FreeNow is confirmed only in Palermo and Catania; Trapani does not appear among the cities covered by the service. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Confirmed by the official website of Trapani-Birgi Airport: the local dispatch center operates as "Radio Taxi Trapani – ItTaxi", also bookable via the app in addition to the number 0923 198 69 69. | Available |
| Wetaxi — The regional "Sicilia Taxi Connect" project, developed with Wetaxi, currently only involves the cooperatives of Palermo, Catania and Messina: Trapani is not yet included. | Not available |
| appTaxi — appTaxi shows a dedicated page for Trapani, but the city does not appear in the official "Cities served" list on the website: it looks like an automatic promotional page not linked to actual coverage. | Not available |
| BTaxi — BTaxi currently only covers Torino, Bologna, Alessandria, Empoli, Genova and Barcelona: Trapani is not among the cities served. | Not available |
| InTaxi — Confirmed by the official website of Trapani-Birgi Airport: the "Radio Taxi Trapani 1852" dispatch center operates via the InTaxi app, in addition to the number 0923 1852. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Trapani-Birgi "Vincenzo Florio" (TPS) · ~17 km from the center
Taxi fare: €35,00 fixed fare for the Birgi Airport ↔ Trapani route (the same fixed amount also applies to Marsala)
The fixed fare is set by the Municipalities of Trapani and Marsala. Alternatively, when traveling by taximeter the rates are: starting fare €3,00, minimum fare €14,50, €1,50 per km (the return trip is included in the calculation), hourly waiting time €20,00. The taxi rank is located at the exit of the terminal, right in front of the main entrance doors.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center has a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) active in the evening/night hours on some main streets (e.g. corso Vittorio Emanuele, via Libertà, viale Regina Margherita), with access reserved for residents and authorized vehicles and checks carried out by the Municipal Police; taxis can still take clients right up to the streets in question.
Practical tips
- For the transfer from Trapani-Birgi Airport to the city center, the agreed fixed fare is €35,00 (the same amount also applies to Marsala); alternatively, you can travel by taximeter with a minimum fare of €14,50.
- Trapani's historic center has an evening/night ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) on the main streets (with checkpoints monitored by the Municipal Police): if your accommodation is within the walls, a taxi remains the most convenient way to get right to your door with luggage, even during restricted hours.
- To visit the Saline di Trapani e Paceco salt pans with their windmills, you can book a taxi with waiting time (hourly waiting rate €20,00): agree on the price with the driver before setting off, since this is not a fixed-fare route.
- For the port of embarkation to the Egadi Islands (Favignana, Levanzo, Marettimo), book your taxi with some extra lead time during the summer months, when traffic to the departure points increases.
- To go up to Erice, the taxi can take you directly to the medieval hilltop town along the scenic road, or to the lower cable car station in the San Giuliano area, from where you can continue by cable car.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a taxi cost from Trapani-Birgi Airport to the city center?
There is a fixed fare of €35,00 agreed by the Municipalities of Trapani and Marsala (the same amount also applies to the route to Marsala). Alternatively, you can travel by taximeter, with a minimum fare of €14,50 and a starting fare of €3,00.
How do you call a taxi in Trapani?
You can call the city's radio taxi dispatch centers directly, such as Radio Taxi Trapani 1852 (0923 1852), Radio Taxi Trapani – ItTaxi (0923 198 69 69) or Radio Taxi 0880 (0923 0880), or book from your smartphone using the itTaxi or InTaxi apps, both connected to dispatch centers operating within the municipal area.
Does Uber work in Trapani?
At the moment there do not appear to be any Uber drivers actually operating in the city: the "Trapani" page on the Uber website appears to be a standard template generated automatically, identical even for much smaller towns. It's therefore best to rely on the local radio taxi dispatch centers or the itTaxi/InTaxi apps.
How much does a taxi cost from Trapani to the port for the Egadi ferries?
For this short ride (about 10-15 minutes from the center) there does not appear to be a published fixed fare: it's paid by taximeter, with a starting fare of €3,00 and a minimum fare of €14,50. It's best to ask for an estimate when booking, especially during peak season.
Can the taxi take me to Erice?
Yes: you can be driven directly to the medieval hilltop town by taxi along the scenic road, or to the lower cable car station in the San Giuliano area and then continue by cable car.
Sources: airgest.it · it.wikipedia.org · it.wikipedia.org · radiotaxi0880.it · comune.trapani.it · regione.sicilia.it · apptaxi.it · uber.com