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How to book a taxi in Ortisei
Updated: July 11, 2026 · Province of BZ
To book a taxi in Ortisei, call the radio taxi at 0471 790033. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Ortisei, the heart of Val Gardena, there is no single municipal radio-taxi switchboard like in big cities: the service is provided by several family-run private companies, often also active as NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire), who need to be contacted individually by phone, WhatsApp or through their website. The best-known reference points are Taxi Autosella (the largest consortium in the valley, based in Santa Cristina), Taxi Kostner, Taxi Uli and Taxi Leo Demetz, all operating out of Ortisei or the nearby villages of Santa Cristina and Selva. There are taxi ranks in Piazza S. Antonio and near the lower station of the Seceda cable car, but especially during high season (winter and summer) it's always better to book in advance rather than count on finding a free spot at the rank. Rides often work on an agreed fare rather than by meter, so it's worth getting the price confirmed at the time of booking. The main national ride-hailing apps (Uber, FreeNow, itTaxi) do not appear to be operating in the valley: to get around you need to contact the local companies directly or use the scheduled buses/ski buses.
Call the radio taxi
0471 790033 Taxi Autosella
335 632 5444 Taxi Kostner (ora Taxi Stefan)
347 831 3287 Taxi Uli - Insam Ulrich
335 841 0330 Taxi Leo Demetz
Apps to call a taxi in Ortisei
| Uber — Not listed among the official Italian cities served by Uber; no active drivers appear to operate in Val Gardena, either as Uber Black/NCC or standard. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Covers only a handful of major Italian cities (Milan, Rome, Turin, Naples, etc.); Bolzano itself is not among the covered cities, so Ortisei is excluded. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Active in several dozen Italian cities, but there is no evidence of coverage in Alto Adige/Val Gardena; for Ortisei it's best to call the local companies directly. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — A service geared toward medium-to-large cities with ride-sharing; no evidence of activity in Val Gardena. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Covers a limited list of Italian cities (including Bologna, Milan, Cagliari, Palermo, Venice); Ortisei and the province of Bolzano are not among them. | Not available |
| BTaxi — No evidence of operation in Alto Adige or Val Gardena; the app is geared toward other Italian urban markets. | Not available |
| Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol — An app created from the merger of the Bolzano (ratabz.it, tel. 0471 981111) and Merano (ratame.it, tel. 0473 212013) radio-taxi services: according to official sources it covers these two cities, and there is no confirmation of activation in Ortisei/Val Gardena, where local private taxis operate instead. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Aeroporto di Bolzano Dolomiti (BZO) · ~40 km from the center
There is no fixed municipal fare for the Ortisei-Bolzano airport transfer: Val Gardena companies mostly operate as NCC (chauffeur-driven car hire) with a price agreed in advance (on request, by phone, WhatsApp or online form) rather than a city meter, so the cost varies depending on the season, time of day, number of passengers and vehicle. Many visitors also arrive from Innsbruck or Verona: in these cases too, it's always worth asking for a written quote before setting off.
Practical tips
- During high season (December-March for skiing, June-September for hiking) taxis are in high demand: book a day in advance, especially for transfers to/from the ski lifts (Seceda, Alpe di Siusi, Resciesa) during the morning and late-afternoon peak hours.
- During low season (April-May and November) some companies reduce their activity or work by appointment only: call or message on WhatsApp before showing up at the taxi rank.
- Rides often work on an agreed price (NCC-style) rather than by meter: always ask for price confirmation at the time of booking, especially for airport transfers to Bolzano, Innsbruck or Verona.
- The center of Ortisei has a 24-hour restricted traffic zone (ZTL) on Via Rezia (between Col da Ianon and the Sant'Antonio church) monitored by cameras: if you're staying in that area, let your taxi driver know in advance or ask your hotel how to handle access.
- Guests staying at accommodations affiliated with the local Tourist Association receive the Val Gardena Mobil Card, which includes free use of the scheduled buses between Ortisei, Santa Cristina and Selva: a useful alternative to taxis for short trips within the valley.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a single radio-taxi number in Ortisei?
No. Unlike in big cities, Val Gardena doesn't have a single municipal radio-taxi switchboard: several independent private companies operate there (Taxi Autosella, Taxi Kostner, Taxi Uli, Taxi Leo Demetz and others), each with its own phone number or WhatsApp contact to reach directly.
Can you book a taxi in Ortisei with Uber?
No, Uber does not operate in Val Gardena: the area does not appear on the official list of cities served by Uber in Italy. To get around you need to contact the local taxi/NCC companies.
Does the Alto Adige Taxi Südtirol app also work in Ortisei?
The app was created from the merger of the Bolzano (ratabz.it) and Merano (ratame.it) radio-taxi services and, based on the official information available, covers these two cities: there is no confirmation of an active service in Ortisei or Val Gardena, where local private taxis operate instead.
How much does a taxi from Bolzano airport to Ortisei cost?
There is no published fixed fare: the valley's taxi/NCC operators charge a price by quote, which you should always get confirmed in writing at the time of booking, stating the date, time and number of passengers.
Where are the taxi ranks in Ortisei?
The main taxi ranks are in Piazza S. Antonio and near the lower station of the Seceda cable car; during high season months (winter and summer) it's still recommended to book in advance rather than rely solely on the taxi rank.
Nearby cities
Sources: taxiautosella.it · taxikostner.it · taxi-valgardena.com · taxileo.com · valgardenataxi.it · it.wikipedia.org · comune.ortisei.bz.it · comune.ortisei.bz.it · uber.com · apps.apple.com · microtek.cloud