Taxis in Vilnius are not very expensive for tourists, since this city is a small Lithuanian city. In addition, a taxi will help out everyone who will not have the opportunity to use public transport.
Taxi services in Vilnius
It is not customary to stop a taxi on the street - you can go to a specialized parking lot for it. It should be noted that in this case the cost of the trip will be higher, sometimes even twice, so it is more profitable to resort to other methods.
To call a taxi (it is not necessary to speak Lithuanian or English - they understand Russian in Vilnius) you may need the following numbers: + 370-5-277-7777; + 370-5-231-03-10; + 370-5-233-3999; + 370-5-266-6666; + 3870-5-244-4444 (call cost depends on the tariff plan of your operator). You can also call a taxi by short numbers: 1442, 1465, 1313, 1499 (price per call - 0.3 $ / 1 minute). Or you can call a car by sms by sending a message indicating the city and address of your location to the number + 3-706-33-44-553 or 8-633-44-53.
Important: before getting into the car and hitting the road, make sure that it is equipped with a meter, the logo of the carrier company is displayed on the body of the car, and the driver is licensed.
If you wish, you can use the taxi service recommended by Vilnius Airport - you can find it on the dedicated taxi line, which you will meet when you leave the arrival terminal (you can pay for travel in cash or payment cards).
Taxi cost in Vilnius
Wondering how much a taxi costs in Vilnius? For informational purposes, it is worth studying the following information:
- for boarding the passenger will be asked to pay 2 euros;
- during the day, 1 km traveled will cost passengers 1 euro, at night, as well as on holidays and weekends - 1.5 euro;
- the cost of downtime, including in traffic jams, is 0, 2 euros / 1 minute.
If you are interested in how much it will cost you a trip from Vilnius Airport to popular places, for example, you will pay about 15 euros to the Old Town, 10 euros to the Litexpro Exhibition Center, and 12 euros to the Constitution Avenue. Advice: pay attention to the meter - often during the daytime, drivers turn on the night rate. At the end of the trip, you should receive a check from the driver, which is advisable to keep in case you are not satisfied with the taxi driver's work or if you forget your things there.
In order not to be fined, all passengers, including those in the rear seats, must wear seat belts while driving.
Moving around the city from one district of Vilnius to another is more convenient and comfortable by taxi - local drivers will take you to the right place as soon as possible.
