Greece Taxis
Greek taxis are very cheap by European
standards. All licensed taxis are equipped
with metres (the fare is charged per km) and
display a card detailing the latest valid
tariffs and surcharges. In certain tourist
areas, you may be asked to pay a
predetermined (standard) amount for a ride
to a specific destination; thus, before
boarding a taxi make sure to seek
information from another source on the exact
fare for the journey. Before using a taxi,
you should also be aware of the following:
*Charge per km
- For taxis throughout the country :
0.40 (Tariff 1) and 0.75 (Tariff 2).
Also 1,10 for initial charge (flagdown
rate). Minimum charge is 3 Euro
- For rural taxis throughout the
country : 0.28 per km if the passenger
is to return to the point of hire
(Return trip Tariff 1) and 0.56 per km
in case he does not return to the point
of hire (Single trip Tariff 2)
*Other surcharges:
- Waiting time per hour: 10,10
- Passengers' luggage: 0.30 for
every piece of luggage weighing over 10
kg
*Late night surcharge: 0.75 Tariff 2,
applying from 24:00 - 05: 00 hrs
*Surcharges from airport, ferry, railway
or intercity coach terminals
- From railway, port and intercity
coach terminals: 1
- From/to Eleftherios Venizelos
Athens International Airport 3,30 euro,
Macedonia Thessaloniki Airport :
2.50 and other airports 2 euro.
- Radio taxi extra charge: 1.65
(simple call), 5 (appointed time &
place).
*Minimum charge: 3 for Athens and
Piraeus
*Taxi driver's obligations:
- He should carry passenger's luggage
from the pavement to the vehicle and
vice versa.
- He is not entitled to deny you a
ride and cannot pick up extra passengers
without your permission.
- Passenger may request a waiting time
up to 15 minutes, or more if there is a
serious reason.
- Upon passenger's request, the driver
is obliged to issue an invoice stating
the route and metred fare paid.
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