The monumental façade of Milano Centrale across the Piazza Duca d’Aosta

5 of the best · Milan, Italy

Taxis, Area C and Days Out by Car from Milan

Milan’s largest taxi service, the Area C charge that covers the centre, and the drive out to the lakes.

Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Milan.

  1. Pay before you drive in

    Area C: the city-centre charge

    Centro·Driving rules

    The camera-controlled charging zone that covers the historic centre: check the rules before you drive in.

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  2. 02 4040

    Taxiblu 02 4040

    Milan·Taxi

    Milan’s largest taxi service: call 02 4040, 24 hours a day, or book in its app.

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Taxis 1

Getting a cab.

  1. 02 4040

    Taxiblu 02 4040

    Milan·Taxi

    Milan’s largest taxi service: call 02 4040, 24 hours a day, or book in its app.

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Driving 4

Rules and drives.

  1. Check your car

    Area B: the low-emission zone

    Milan·Driving rules

    The low-emission zone that covers most of the city, with camera-controlled access rules by vehicle type.

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  2. Pay before you drive in

    Area C: the city-centre charge

    Centro·Driving rules

    The camera-controlled charging zone that covers the historic centre: check the rules before you drive in.

    Explore View on map

  3. Out of town

    Driving to the lakes

    Lombardy·Drive

    Hire a car at the airport for the lakes, rather than in the centre.

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  4. Tolls on the autostrade

    Motorway tolls (Autostrade)

    Lombardy·Drive

    The motorways from Milan to the lakes, Turin and the Alps are tolled.

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