Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"I need a taxi" in Italian: ho bisogno di un taxi
ho bisogno di un taxi
I need a taxi in Italian is ho bisogno di un taxi. Mi serve un taxi is a close alternative. Add subito if you need it right away.
Hotel desk
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How to pronounce ho bisogno di un taxi
Say it
oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAHK-see
/o biˈzoɲ.ɲo di un ˈtak.si/
Ho bisogno di un taxi: oh bee-ZOH-nyoh dee oon TAHK-see. Soft gn.
"I need a taxi" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ho bisogno di un taxi | I need a taxi Clear request. | Clear request. |
| mi serve un taxi | I need a taxi Very common alternate. | Very common alternate. |
| chiama un taxi | call a taxi Asking someone else. | Asking someone else. |
| un taxi per l'aeroporto | a taxi to the airport Destination. | Destination. |
How to use ho bisogno di un taxi in real life
- 1Hotel desk
Buongiorno—ho bisogno di un taxi per la stazione.
Good morning—I need a taxi to the station.
Full phrase + destination.
- 2Late night
Ho bisogno di un taxi subito, per favore.
I need a taxi right away, please.
Urgency.
- 3Phone app fail
L'app non va: ho bisogno di un taxi dal marciapiede.
The app isn't working: I need a taxi from the curb.
Practical backup.
Mistakes English speakers make with ho bisogno di un taxi
Incorrect: Ho bisogno un taxi.
Correct: Ho bisogno di un taxi.
Keep di after bisogno.
Incorrect: Bisogno di un taxi.
Correct: Ho bisogno di un taxi.
Need the verb ho.
Good to know
In big cities you may queue at a taxi stand or ask the hotel: ho bisogno di un taxi. Apps exist, but the spoken phrase still works at desks and bars. Confirm the fare style—meter vs fixed airport rates—before loading bags.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking the concierge after a late train
ChatPal
Posso aiutarla?
Can I help you?
You
Sì—ho bisogno di un taxi per l'hotel.
Yes—I need a taxi to the hotel.
ChatPal
Subito. Vuole che chiami io?
Right away. Want me to call?
You
Grazie: ho bisogno di un taxi con spazio per la valigia.
Thanks: I need a taxi with room for the suitcase.
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FAQ
Common questions about "I need a taxi" in Italian
Exact phrase?
Ho bisogno di un taxi.
Alternative?
Mi serve un taxi.
Why di?
Bisogno di + noun.
Right away?
Ho bisogno di un taxi subito.
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