Official taxis in Warsaw (transportation services are provided by more than 70 companies) are cars with illuminated shades with the inscription “Taxi”, on the front doors of which the Warsaw coat of arms with a mermaid “flaunts”. In addition, they have a registration number, a hologram with a license number, and a tariff plate on the rear right door.
Taxi services in Warsaw
“Catching” a car on the street will not work - the drivers simply will not stop. You can take a taxi at specialized taxi ranks (look for them near the airport, train station, hotels, popular attractions) or call them by phone.
Official taxis in Warsaw are represented by the following taxi companies: City Warsaw: 194-59; Bayer Taxi: 22-196-67; Prestige Taxi (cars of this company are equipped with payment terminals, therefore, if desired, payment can be made with payment cards): + 48-22-86-666-66; Express Taxi: 196-63 (call by sms: 723-0-196-63). It is worth noting that some companies give their customers a 10% discount if they call a taxi by phone.
Important: on arrival, near the terminal, you can meet men with badges who are always ready to hail a taxi for you - it is not recommended to use their services, since the cost of the trip may ultimately cost several times more than the officially established tariffs.
Taxi cost in Warsaw
The following fare information will help you navigate the prices and find out how much a taxi costs in Warsaw:
- for boarding passengers take about 8 PLN;
- during the day, 1 km traveled is paid at the price of 3 PLN, and at the night rate (it is valid after 22:00 to 06:00, as well as on holidays, on Saturday and Sunday) - 4, 5 PLN;
- when traveling outside the city, 1 km is paid at the price of 6 PLN;
- Waiting costs for passengers 40 PLN / 1 hour.
If you decide to rent a taxi for a couple of hours, this service will cost you about PLN 50/1 hour. On average, a trip from Chopin Airport to the city center costs 30-40 PLN.
Before you get into the car, you should make sure that you have a little money at your disposal - often the drivers do not have change.
Since licensed Warsaw taxis have counters and devices for issuing a check (it is better to pay in local currency - despite the fact that euros will be accepted for payment, for sure, the calculation will be made at a rate that is unfavorable for tourists), at the end of the trip you should receive a receipt from the driver. It is not recommended for tourists to use the services of unlicensed taxis, but for those who do use it, it is advisable to agree on the price before boarding.
Travelers will be able to use the services of Warsaw taxi, which is a reliable, safe and fast mode of transport at any time of the day or night.
