How to book a taxi in Portoferraio
Updated: July 7, 2026 · Province of LI
To book a taxi in Portoferraio, call the radio taxi at 0565 1822. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Portoferraio and across the whole Isola d'Elba there is a single taxi number, 0565 1822: a multilingual call center operating 24 hours a day that sends the nearest taxi. There isn't one large urban radio-taxi cooperative, but individual licences coordinated through the single number.
Call the radio taxi
0565 1822 Numero Unico Taxi Isola d'Elba
Apps to call a taxi in Portoferraio
| FreeNow — No international ride-hailing app operates on the Isola d'Elba. | Not available |
| Uber — Not available on Elba. | Not available |
Practical tips
- The 0565 1822 number covers the whole island: handy for transfers to/from the port of Portoferraio and the beaches.
- In high season (July-August) book your taxi in advance, as there are few vehicles available on the island.
- Alternatively, you'll find taxi ranks at the port of Portoferraio (Calata Italia / Molo Massimo).
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Portoferraio or on Elba?
You use the single number 0565 1822, a multilingual call center operating 24 hours a day, valid for the whole Isola d'Elba.
Nearby cities
Sources: quinewselba.it