Get a Taxi in Germany [2024] - Navigate Germany

Want to use a taxi in Germany? Here is the information you must know to get the best deals and fares. Read it till the end and enjoy smooth and happy travels!

Taxi System in Germany

Taxis in Germany are cream-coloured with a white and yellow sign on the vehicle’s roof. There are more than 50,000 taxis in Germany and anyone can use them as a luxury car for their travels. Most taxis are comfortable Mercedes and Audis and if you want to manage a bigger load through a taxi, you can enjoy minivans and station wagons.

Basic Fare For A Taxi

Fare prices are set and controlled in a perfect way in Germany starting at 4-5€. They are charged on the basis of per-kilometer. As you can see in the picture below, the fare of 3€ is for the first 2 kilometres, and for the 3rd Kilometer, the rate is 2€. If you are booking a taxi for longer trips (more than 50 kilometres) negotiate the price in advance to avoid any inconvenience. The price for trips less than 50 kilometres includes a tax of 7% whereas the price for more than 50 kilometres includes a tax of 19%. You can also book a taxi for your international trips. There might be additional charges if you are travelling at night or have excess luggage. The meter must be visible on each taxi to measure the kilometres. Payment in cash is most common in Germany but taxi drivers are accepting debit cards too.

Waiting Time Charges

The charge for waiting time is around 40€. Waiting time charges are calculated on a per-minute basis. The waiting time charges per minute are 10 to 50 cents per minute.

Booking a Taxi in Germany

Call a local taxi by looking at Taxi-Zentrale in your phone book, find out the city with a taxi hotline, and book your cab. If you are in a public place, you will find a lot of taxis. Get a cab by hand signal. If you are in a hotel, you can book your cab by the concierge or a receptionist at the front desk. You can book a taxi online as many drivers are offering taxi ordering online. Your fare depends on several factors like city, services offered, distance, and luggage.

Prohibited Items Within Taxi in Germany

Passengers are not allowed to do these on taxi premises.

• Dirty belongings and bags are not allowed.
• If you are inebriated or cannot control yourself, taxi drivers can refuse to offer services.
• Dogs and pets are allowed. If you want to take it, tell your driver in advance so he can prepare his taxi accordingly.
• Smoking is not allowed.
• If you have excess luggage, the driver can refuse.
• If you have kids, inform your driver. A child seat would be provided.

Mobile Apps for Taxis in Germany

German laws are strict but Uber’s model does not follow them so the authorities ceased their operations in the markets in 2015. UberPop and UberBlack were affected due to German companies such as FreeNow, Taxi.de, and door2door in German cities: Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich.

Conclusion

If you are new to Germany, the taxi system can be confusing but, if you have information, you can find it easy to book your taxi and have smooth travels to different locations according to your needs.