Taxis in Berlin
Want to take a taxi in Berlin? This article includes all the necessary information to get around in a taxi, including the minimum fare, the stops and phone numbers of the main taxi companies in Berlin.
Berlin offers an easy-to-use and comfortable public transport system with stops at all the main tourist attractions; however, sometimes getting around the city in a taxi is the easiest option.
Taxis in Berlin are cream-colored with a “TAXI” roof sign and a taximeter. There are numerous taxi ranks in the city center, but you can also hail a cab on the street.
Taxi Fares
Taxis in Berlin are quite expensive, but short trips of up to 2km (1.24 miles) are included in a fixed rate of € 6 (US$ 6.27). To enjoy this special tariff, you should say to your taxi driver in German: “Kurzstrecke" as soon as you get into the cab.
Keep in mind that this special fare is only available if you hail a cab on the street. If you get one from a taxi rank you will have to pay the normal amount.
If your journey is over 2km long, the price is € 2.30 (US$ 2.40) per kilometer (per 0.62 miles) up to 7km. From 7km (4.3 miles) onwards, the taxi ride costs € 1.65 (US$ 1.72) per kilometer. One hour waiting time is € 33 (US$ 34.49).
To get an idea, the cost of a trip from Brandenburg Airport to the center of Berlin is usually between € 70 (US$ 73.17) and € 80 (US$ 83.62).
Bear in mind that each suitcase in the trunk will cost you an extra euro per bag.
Taxi Contact Numbers
If you have an emergency and prefer to call a taxi, these are the contact numbers of the main taxi companies in Berlin:
- Taxi-Ruf Würfelfunk "0800-Cabcall": +49-(0)30 - 21 01 01
- Funk Taxi Berlin +49-(0)30 - 26 10 26
- Quality Taxi: +49-(0)30- 26 3000
- TaxiFunk Berlin GmbH +49-(0)30 - 44 33 22