If you like being driven, or need to reach your accommodation without a car, a taxi is still the simplest option in Corsica. It takes a little planning: taxis are plentiful in the towns and at the airports, but much scarcer in the villages.
Taxis and VTC in Corsica
Taxis are self-employed drivers or small firms based in a commune, where they have their rank. VTC (voitures de transport avec chauffeur, private hire vehicles) also exist, but there are few of them, and the ride-hailing apps used on the mainland work poorly or not at all on the island. Don’t count on an app to find a car at the last minute: book a taxi or a transfer in advance.
Where to find a taxi
- At the airports, taxis wait outside the terminal from the first to the last flight of the day. The airport websites list the taxi firms that work there: Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Figari.
- At the ports, when the ferries arrive, especially in Bastia and Ajaccio.
- Outside the Chemins de fer de la Corse (Corsican railways) stations, in the main towns.
- In town, at taxi ranks.
In the villages, there are often only one or two taxis, or none at all: ask your accommodation or the tourist office for a number.
How much does a taxi cost?
Taxi fares are regulated. A national order sets maximum rates each year, and the prefect of each department (Corse-du-Sud and Haute-Corse) sets the fares that apply within those limits. For 2026, the national ceilings are:
| Item | Maximum in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Pick-up charge | up to €4.48 |
| Price per kilometre | up to €1.30 at the daytime rate |
| Hourly rate for waiting or slow traffic | up to €42.15 |
| Minimum fare | €8, supplements included |
| Supplements | €4 per passenger from the fifth onwards, €2 per bulky item of luggage |
The rate per kilometre goes up at night, on Sundays and on public holidays, and when the taxi has to return empty, which is common for a long trip to a village. Ask for a quote before setting off on any journey of more than a few kilometres: a trip between the airport and a distant destination can cost over a hundred euros.
Booking ahead
In July and August, and for any late arrival, book your taxi several days ahead: when a large flight or a ferry arrives, the queue can be long, and there are not always enough local taxis. This is even more true for a long transfer, for example from Bastia airport to Calvi or from Figari to Propriano. The day before, confirm the pick-up time and the price quoted.
Alternatives to a taxi
- Airport shuttles: line 11 in Ajaccio to the town centre, the Bastia shuttle to the station, the Figari shuttle to Porto-Vecchio. The details are on our page about flying to Corsica.
- The train, between Bastia, Corte, Ajaccio, L’Île-Rousse and Calvi: see trains in Corsica.
- The Via Corsica regional coaches, mainly in the south and west: see getting around Corsica.
- A hire car, available at all four airports: see car hire in Corsica.
