Safe, metered and regulated — as long as you use official white cabs. Fares, ranks and how to avoid being overcharged.
Taxis in Milan are safe, metered and regulated — but only the official ones. Always use official white taxis with a meter and a roof sign, and ignore any driver who approaches you at airports, stations or tourist spots.
Quick answer
How much is a taxi in Milan?
Taxis charge by the meter, with a start fare of about €3.30 by day (6am–9pm) and ~€6.60 at night, on Sundays and holidays. Malpensa to the centre is a fixed €104; Linate is metered at roughly €30–€40.
By Ivanka García Mancebo, Civitatis travel specialist
Taxi fares
Journey
Fare
Notes
City-centre journey
Metered
Start ~€3.30 by day; short hops run ~€8–€15
Night / Sunday / holiday
~€6.60 start
Tariff T2 — higher start and per-km rate
Malpensa → Milan
€104 fixed
Fixed price — no surcharges should apply
Linate → Milan
~€30–€40
Metered — no fixed price
Bergamo → Milan
€110+
Metered & pricey — the coach is far better value
Prefer a fixed price?
Private transfer, no surprises
A chauffeur meets you with a name sign and takes you door to door from Malpensa, Linate or Bergamo — price agreed in advance.
Head to a designated taxi rank — there are ranks by the Duomo, Centrale, Cadorna and other main spots. You can also book by phone or app: the main names are RadioTaxi (02 8585) and iTaxi. Hailing on the street works but is far less reliable than a rank.
Avoid being overcharged
Only use official white taxis with a meter, a roof sign and a licence number on the door.
Never accept rides from drivers who approach you unsolicited at airports or stations — they're unlicensed.
The Malpensa fixed fare is €104. If a driver quotes more, it's not legitimate.
Check the tariff card inside: T1 is the day rate, T2 is night / Sunday / holiday. Make sure the meter shows the right one.
For airport trips, a private transfer booked in advance gives a fixed price with no uncertainty.
Unlicensed drivers. At Malpensa and Bergamo especially, touts sometimes approach arriving passengers — smartly dressed, holding signs, but unregulated. The official ranks are clearly signed outside arrivals. If in doubt, book a verified cab through the iTaxi app.
Frequently asked questions
Taxis charge by the meter, with a start fare of about €3.30 by day (6am–9pm) and ~€6.60 at night, on Sundays and holidays. Malpensa to the centre is a fixed €104; Linate is metered at roughly €30–€40.
Go to a taxi rank near the Duomo, Centrale or Cadorna, or book via the iTaxi app or by phone (RadioTaxi: 02 8585). For a fixed-price airport run, a private transfer is often more convenient.
The official fixed fare from Malpensa to central Milan is €104, with no surcharges. Only use official white taxis from the signed rank outside arrivals.
Yes — official white taxis with a meter are safe and regulated. Only use taxis from ranks or booked via app, and avoid any driver who approaches you at airports or stations.
