Taxis in Berlin: Overview
With more than 8,000 taxis operating across the city, Berlin guarantees quick and reliable taxi service day and night. Whether you need a direct ride to your hotel, a business meeting, or Brandenburg Berlin Airport (BER), taxis provide a comfortable, air-conditioned, and stress-free transfer option.
Although public transport in Berlin is excellent, taxis offer door-to-door service — saving you time, especially if you’re carrying heavy luggage or traveling late at night. Still, during rush hours, traffic may slow down your journey, so metro or S-Bahn can sometimes be faster.
Berlin Taxi Fares
All Berlin taxis are metered, so prices depend on distance:
- Starting fare: €4.30
- First 3 km: €2.80/km
- 3–7 km: €2.60/km
- From 7 km onwards: €2.10/km
- Waiting time: €39/hour
- Airport surcharge: €1.50
Extra charges may apply for large luggage. Good news: daytime and nighttime fares are identical — no hidden night surcharges.
Tip: For rides within Berlin city limits, you can request a fixed-price fare, unaffected by traffic conditions.
Berlin Taxi “Short Trips” (Kurzstrecke)
For short distances, Berlin taxis offer a special deal: up to 2 km for only €6. This “Kurzstrecke” fare is valid only if you hail the taxi directly on the street (not via app, phone, or taxi rank). You must tell the driver “Kurzstrecke” before the meter starts. The ride must not include intermediate stops and must stay within the 2 km limit — otherwise, the normal meter applies.
Payment Methods
Berlin taxis accept cash and cards. By law, drivers must take at least 3 of the most common credit cards. However, not all cards are accepted, so it’s wise to carry some euros (preferably small bills/coins). Tips are not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving 5–10% is appreciated for good service.
How to Get a Taxi in Berlin
- Taxi ranks: Found at airports, train stations, hotels, and major squares. You can usually take the first car in line.
- Street hailing: Simply wave at a taxi with the yellow sign lit up. This is the only way to request the €6 Kurzstrecke fare.
- Apps & phone booking: Use taxi apps or call a local company to pre-book your ride. This is convenient but not eligible for the short-trip fare.
Berlin Taxis to Brandenburg Airport (BER)
A taxi from Berlin city center to Αεροδρόμιο του Μπρανδεμβούργου διαρκεί περίπου 45 λεπτά και κοστίζει περίπου €58. Τα ταξί είναι πάντα διαθέσιμα στους επίσημους σταθμούς μπροστά από Terminal 1. Για τις μεταφορές από και προς το αεροδρόμιο, είναι η πιο άνετη επιλογή σε σύγκριση με τα μέσα μαζικής μεταφοράς.
Χρήσιμες Συμβουλές για Ταξί
- Οι οδηγοί πρέπει να πάρουν το σύντομη διαδρομή εκτός και αν ζητήσετε διαφορετικά.
- Απαγορεύεται το κάπνισμα μέσα στα ταξί.
- Διατίθενται ταξί με πρόσβαση για αμαξίδιο — καλύτερα να κλείσετε εκ των προτέρων.
- Τα παιδικά καθίσματα ή τα μεγαλύτερα οχήματα (5+ επιβάτες) μπορούν να ζητηθούν εκ των προτέρων.
- Πάντα ελέγχετε το το ταξίμετρο επαναφέρεται όταν ξεκινάς το ταξίδι σου.
- Ρωτήστε για ένα απόδειξη στο τέλος της βόλτας.