Taxis 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$ 6.30). 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$ 2.41) per kilometer (per 0.62 miles) up to 7km. From 7km (4.3 miles) onwards, the taxi ride costs € 1.65 (US$ 1.73) per kilometer. One hour waiting time is € 33 (US$ 34.65).

To get an idea, the cost of a trip from Brandenburg Airport to the center of Berlin is usually between € 70 (US$ 73.51) and € 80 (US$ 84.02).

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