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How to book a taxi in Merano
Updated: July 10, 2026 · Province of BZ
To book a taxi in Merano, call the radio taxi at 0473 212013 or use the Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol app. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Merano, the renowned spa town of Alto Adige, taxis are booked mainly by phone, by contacting one of the two cooperatives operating in the city: Radio Taxi Meran and Smart Taxi Meran. There aren't numerous taxi ranks with cars always waiting, as in big cities: for rides within the centre, the cooperatives generally ask you to call at least 10 minutes in advance, while online booking is designed mainly for destinations outside the city. Both cooperatives can also be reached through the regional app Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol, which covers both Bolzano and Merano and lets you track the car in real time from your smartphone. A convenient landmark is the taxi rank in front of Merano railway station (Piazza Stazione), useful for those arriving by train or needing to reach Bolzano airport. Authorised taxis, unlike private cars, can also travel through the limited traffic zones (ZTL) of the historic centre.
Apps to call a taxi in Merano
| Uber — In Merano, Uber only offers a car rental service, with partners such as Avis, Hertz and Budget: there is no city page for Uber ride-hailing or NCC-style rides, so the ride-hailing service is not operational in the city. | Not available |
| FreeNow — The service is concentrated in major Italian cities (Roma, Milano, Torino, Napoli and a few others); it doesn't appear to be available in Merano, a town of about 42,000 residents. | Not available |
| itTaxi — It covers around 95 Italian cities, mostly larger centres; it doesn't appear to be active in Merano or elsewhere in the province of Bolzano. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Active mainly in Torino, Milano, Roma and Napoli; no confirmed coverage in Merano. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Present in more than 50 Italian cities, mostly major urban centres; it doesn't appear to be operational in Merano. | Not available |
| BTaxi — The app can only be used in a limited number of cities (including Alessandria, Torino, Empoli, Bologna); it doesn't cover Merano or Bolzano. | Not available |
| Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol — Regional app developed by Radiotaxi Alto Adige that covers both Bolzano and Merano: for Merano, the support number listed on the app's profile is 0473 212013, the same as Radio Taxi Meran, with which the app is integrated. | Available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bolzano Dolomiti (BZO) · ~28 km from the center
Bolzano airport doesn't always have taxis waiting on site: the information desk can arrange one on request. For those arriving in or departing from Merano (about a 30-minute drive), it's best to book in advance by calling Radio Taxi Meran or Smart Taxi Meran directly; alternatively, for a taxi on the Bolzano side, you can call Radio Taxi Bolzano on 0471 981111.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre of Merano has several limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by camera-equipped access gates; authorised taxis are among the vehicles allowed to pass through, unlike unauthorised private cars. Requests for a temporary permit are handled through the Municipality (vbz.ztl@comune.merano.bz.it).
Practical tips
- For rides within the centre of Merano, both cooperatives ask for a direct phone call with at least 10 minutes' notice; online bookings via app are designed mainly for destinations outside the city.
- At Merano railway station (Piazza Stazione) there is generally a taxi waiting 24/7; alternatively, you can call Radio Taxi Meran or Smart Taxi Meran.
- Taxis are among the vehicles authorised to travel through the ZTL of Merano's historic centre: if you're staying on a street within the limited traffic zone, the taxi can still take you right to the door.
- Merano is also called "Meran" in German: on signage, on taxi cooperative websites (e.g. Funk Taxi Meran) and in conversation you may come across both names, since the area is bilingual Italian-German.
- The Municipality of Merano also runs subsidised taxi services for residents (the "pink taxi" for women aged 16 and over, and taxis for over-70s): these can't be used by tourists, but they show how widespread and well-regulated the taxi service is in the city.
Frequently asked questions
How do you call a taxi in Merano?
You can call Radio Taxi Meran (0473 212013) or Smart Taxi Meran (0473 5353) directly, or book via the Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol app, which is active in both Bolzano and Merano and is linked to the Radio Taxi Meran dispatch centre.
Are Uber, FreeNow or other ride-hailing apps available in Merano?
No: services such as Uber (which here only offers car rental, not real-time rides), FreeNow, itTaxi, Wetaxi and appTaxi don't appear to be active in Merano. The reliable way to book remains calling one of the two local cooperatives or using the regional Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol app.
How much does a taxi from Bolzano airport to Merano cost?
There's no fixed fare published by the cooperatives: the distance is about 28 km, covered in around 30 minutes by car. Taxis aren't always waiting on site at Bolzano airport: it's best to book in advance by calling a Merano cooperative or asking at the airport's information desk.
Where can you find taxis in central Merano?
The most convenient landmark is the taxi rank in front of the railway station (Piazza Stazione), generally staffed around the clock. In the rest of the historic centre, cars waiting along the streets aren't guaranteed, so it's best to call at least 10 minutes ahead.
Are Merano and Meran the same city?
Yes: Merano is the Italian name, Meran the German name, for the same city, located in the bilingual province of Bolzano-Alto Adige/Südtirol. Both names are official and appear interchangeably on signage, institutional websites and taxi services (e.g. Funk Taxi Meran = Radio Taxi Meran).
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