USEFUL INFORMATION
ATHENS TAXI RATES
The current taxi rates are as follow:
• The flat rate at the start of the meter: 1.16 €
• Rate per km inside the city limits (zone 1): 0.66 €
• Rate per km outside the city limits (zone 2): 1.16 €
• Waiting time fee (per hour): 10.65 €
• Minimum travel charge: 3.10 €
• Night tariff (from 24:00 – 05:00): 1.16 €
• Holiday tariff during the Christmas and Easter seasons: + 1 €
• To/ from Athens International Airport Eleftherios Venizelos: 3.77 €
• Outward from Athens Port and railways and bus depots: 1.05 €
• Baggage over 10 KG (22 lbs) each: 0.38 €
The following rates apply to radio taxis:
• Regular call for taxi pickup: 1.88 €
• Taxi pickup by appointment: 3.33 € - 5.55€
Last Update: January 2011
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