Estimate Taxi Fares in Palermo
Use our Palermo taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Palermo, Italy. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
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Palermo Taxi Fares Explained
Palermo taxis run on an officially set meter tariff with a day rate (06:00 to 22:00 Monday to Saturday) and a higher night rate (22:00 to 06:00 plus all day Sunday). Waiting time is billed separately per hour on top of the distance charges.
A separate fixed-tariff system applies on the airport corridor, with posted prices that vary by destination zone in the city. Drivers generally expect cash, and tipping is optional at around one or two euros. Extra surcharges can apply for luggage and on holidays.
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Top Pickup Locations in Palermo
- Via Giovanni Falcone E Paolo Borsellino
- Palermo-Boccadifalco Airport
- Palazzo Reale-Orleans
Top Destinations in Palermo
- Monreale
About Taxis in Palermo 🚕
Official white taxis in Palermo are operated mainly by cooperatives such as Autoradio Taxi (091 513311) and Coop. Trinacria (091 225455), with Taxi Blu and Radio Taxi Trinacria also serving the city. The taxi rank sits outside the arrivals area of Falcone Borsellino Airport (PMO), about 35 km northwest of the centre.
A taxi from PMO into central Palermo takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes and costs about 35 to 45 euros depending on the exact destination zone, for example around 35 euros to Viale Lazio and about 45 euros to the central station. A shared taxi option exists at around 8 euros per person with a minimum of four passengers, and it must be booked in advance.
Tips for Taxi Riders
- Always check if the meter is running before your ride starts.
- Carry small change in the local currency for convenience.
- Be aware of possible surcharges like night rides or airport fees.
- If traveling with friends, split the cost to save money.