How to book a taxi in Volterra
Updated: July 7, 2026 · Province of PI
To book a taxi in Volterra, call the radio taxi at 0588 44600. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
Volterra is a small town without a real radio-taxi cooperative: the service is covered by a handful of taxi licenses and local NCC (licensed chauffeur/hire-with-driver) operators, who need to be called directly by phone. The historic center within the walls is a ZTL (limited traffic zone), so pick-up and drop-off usually happen at the edge of the zone.
Call the radio taxi
0588 44600 Taxi Casalnuovo
Apps to call a taxi in Volterra
| FreeNow — No ride-hailing app operates in Volterra. | Not available |
| Uber — Not available in Volterra. | Not available |
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic center of Volterra within the walls is a Zona a Traffico Limitato (ZTL, limited traffic zone): access is regulated. Agree with your taxi/NCC driver on a pick-up and drop-off point just outside the ZTL.
Practical tips
- There is no radio-taxi service: book ahead by calling the taxi or the local NCC directly, especially out of season.
- For the ZTL, ask the driver to suggest a permitted meeting point at the edge of the historic center.
- For connections to the train stations (Pontedera, Cecina, Saline di Volterra) and airports, consider an NCC with an agreed fare.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a radio-taxi service in Volterra?
No, Volterra doesn't have a radio-taxi cooperative: there are a few taxi licenses and NCC services that must be contacted directly and booked in advance.
Can I get to the historic center of Volterra by taxi?
The center within the walls is a ZTL: the taxi will usually drop you off or pick you up at the edge of the limited traffic zone.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.volterra.pi.it