How to book a taxi in Orvieto
Updated: July 8, 2026 · Province of TR
To book a taxi in Orvieto, call the radio taxi at 0763 301903. Taxis don't stop on the street: you book them or catch one at a taxi rank.
In Orvieto, you book a taxi by calling the town's single radio-taxi number, 0763 301903, normally active from 7:00 to 20:00: the automated switchboard immediately connects you with the first available driver, or you can book through the app or web form of the operator Smart Taxi. Uber, FreeNow, Wetaxi and itTaxi do not operate in the city, so the phone remains the most reliable way to get an official taxi, both in the historic centre on the rock and in Orvieto Scalo, near the train station.
Call the radio taxi
0763 301903 Radiotaxi Orvieto (Smart Taxi)
Apps to call a taxi in Orvieto
| Uber — In Italy only Uber Black (premium NCC) exists, and only in a few major cities: it is not active in Orvieto. | Not available |
| itTaxi — Covers Terni, about 55 km away, but Orvieto does not appear among the cities served by the app. | Not available |
| FreeNow — Operates only in major Italian cities (Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin and a few others): it does not cover Orvieto. | Not available |
| Wetaxi — Present in about 20 Italian cities, including Rome, Milan and Turin, but not in Orvieto. | Not available |
| appTaxi — Covers over 50-60 Italian cities, none in Umbria: Orvieto is not served. | Not available |
Taxi from the airport
Perugia "San Francesco d'Assisi" (Sant'Egidio) (PEG) · ~78 km from the center
Perugia airport (PEG) is the closest in terms of travel time (about 70-80 minutes by car); Rome Fiumicino, although the busiest international hub, is around 130 km away and over an hour and a half's drive. There are no direct bus/train connections to either airport, so it's best to book a taxi or an NCC service in advance.
Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL)
The historic centre on the rock has an Urban Pedestrian Area and several electronic ZTL (limited traffic zone) gates along Corso Cavour, via Maitani and nearby streets: some are active 24/7 every day, others only at set times or during summer/special events. Taxis, NCC (licensed chauffeur/hire-with-driver) vehicles, residents and emergency vehicles can always pass through and enter the zone to pick up or drop off passengers.
Practical tips
- The 'lower' taxi rank is in Piazza Matteotti, in front of the Orvieto Scalo train station; for the historic centre atop the rock, you can take the funicular up to Piazza Cahen, where there is another taxi stand.
- In high season (June, July, September) and during events like Umbria Jazz Winter, demand easily exceeds 700 calls a month: in 2024 the service handled 87% of roughly 6,300 calls received, so it's worth booking somewhat in advance.
- Orvieto has only 4 active taxi licences (set to rise to 6 in the coming years), so especially in the evening it's more reliable to phone ahead than to try to hail one on the street.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Uber-style apps for booking a taxi in Orvieto?
No: Uber, FreeNow, Wetaxi and itTaxi are not active in Orvieto. The only way to get an official taxi is to call the town radio-taxi on 0763 301903 (normally 7:00-20:00) or use the app/web form of the operator Smart Taxi.
Can a taxi enter the ZTL in Orvieto's historic centre?
Yes. Authorized taxis and NCC vehicles can always pass through and enter the Urban Pedestrian Area and the ZTL gates on Corso Cavour and nearby streets to pick up or drop off passengers, even when the gates are active.
Nearby cities
Sources: comune.orvieto.tr.it · comune.orvieto.tr.it · r1-it.storage.cloud.it · smarttaxi.it · orvietoviva.com · it.wikipedia.org