Official taxis in Milan are white cars with a lit roof sign and a “Servizio Pubblico” sign.
Milan taxi services are not cheap, but sometimes a taxi is the only way to get to a destination that is not accessible by public transport.
Features of ordering a taxi in Milan
Catching a taxi on the streets of Milan is not accepted (it is unsafe and will cost more) - in search of it, it is advisable to go to special parking lots or order it by phone.
Having ordered a car by phone (in this case, you should be ready to pay for an idle run - the distance that the driver will cover when getting to you, therefore it is more profitable to go to the taxi stand for a taxi), you will be dictated to the taxi ID number (it is written on the car door), which will pick you up. The following phone numbers may be useful to you: + (39 347) 825-74-40; + (39 02) 344-000.
As a tourist, you should insist on turning on the meter (drivers don't really like using it) - the trip will be cheaper in this case.
If you wish, you can use such a service as renting a car with a driver (mainly business class cars of different colors are provided with an inscription on the back of the NCC license plate) - since there are no fixed prices for this service, the driver and passenger can always agree.
Taxi cost in Milan
If you are interested in how much a taxi costs in Milan, it is advisable for you to familiarize yourself with the current tariffs:
- when ordering a taxi by phone, it is worth considering that you will pay 2 euros for the call;
- landing and the first 3 km will cost about 6 euros, and the next ones will be charged at a price of 1 euro / 1 km (after overcoming 10 km of the track, the next ones will be paid at a rate of 1.6 euros / 1 km);
- night rates (from 22:00 to 06:00) are 30% more expensive than day rates, but single women traveling by taxi at this time of the day receive a 10% discount (you need to remind the driver of this);
- for luggage you will have to pay 1 euro, an hour of waiting - 27 euros, 13 seconds of waiting - 0, 10 euros.
If you are interested in paying for travel with a credit card, it is worth considering that not all taxis provide such a service - you should ask the driver about it before boarding or tell the dispatcher when ordering a taxi by phone that you are interested in a taxi with the ability to pay with a credit card.
Advice: you always need to have small money with you, because taxi drivers strive to keep their change if the client has a large bill (as for the tip, it is customary for Milan taxi drivers to leave 0, 5-1 euros for "tea"). In addition, in order not to be deceived, the taxi driver can feel free to demand a written list of prices.
Using a taxi service in Milan, you will not need to think about travel time: Milan drivers are real professionals who can take you to any destination in a short time.
