Taxis & Rideshare in Milan (2026) - Grab, Uber & More
Find the best taxi and rideshare options in Milan, compare prices, book in advance, and travel easily across the city. Get insider tips for reliable.
Safety Tips
In Milan, legitimate taxis are white and display an official roof light with the city's coat of arms and a license number. Always look for this light and avoid unmarked cars soliciting rides, at major transport hubs.
Meters are legally required in all licensed Milanese taxis. Before starting your journey, confirm the meter is running or use the official fixed-rate tariffs for trips to airports, which should be displayed inside the cab.
The primary rideshare app used by locals in Milan is Uber (operating as Uber Black, Van, and Taxi through local partners), while the widely used local taxi-hailing app is 'IT Taxi' or the official 'Taxi Milano' app to book licensed cabs directly.
For solo or night travel, a locally specific practice is to use official taxi ranks (fermata) at piazzas or stations, or book via the official app, which provides a driver and vehicle details for verification before entering the car.
Common Scams to Avoid
Drivers may take unnecessarily long routes to inflate the fare, when passengers are unfamiliar with the city. To avoid this, use a navigation app to track your route or agree on using the most direct path before departure.
Some drivers at major stations or tourist spots may claim their meter is broken and demand a fixed, inflated price for a short trip. Insist on using the meter before getting in. If they refuse, find another taxi.
A driver might use counterfeit money when giving change, returning fake bills after you pay with a large note. This is a general tourist-area scam. Check your change carefully, for 50€ notes, and consider using smaller denominations.