If you want to use taxis, keep in mind that in Tuscany, as in the rest of Italy, you can find a cab only in designated areas or by reserving one over the telephone. Taxis are always white and cannot be hailed in the street.

Getting a taxi in Tuscany is relatively easy in major cities like Florence, Siena, or Pisa, but it becomes significantly more challenging in the rural countryside and small hilltop towns. In Italy, you cannot usually hail a taxi on the street; instead, you must go to a designated "taxi rank" (located at train stations, airports, and major piazzas) or call a radio taxi service. In rural areas, such as the Val d'Orcia or Chianti, taxis are not stationed locally; you would need to book a "noleggio con conducente" (NCC) or private driver in advance. These private drivers are more expensive but are the standard way to navigate between vineyards or remote villas. If you are staying at a farmhouse (Agriturismo), it is highly recommended to have the host book transportation for you, as they often have local contacts. For spontaneity, downloading apps like "itTaxi" or "Free Now" works well in urban centers, but for the true Tuscan countryside experience, renting a car is almost always the more practical and reliable choice.