Taxis in Geneva are represented by cars, many of which are equipped not only with taximeters, but also with terminals for accepting bank cards (you can pay for travel by non-cash method).
Taxi services in Geneva
There are several ways to use taxi services in Geneva - go to a specialized parking lot (there are about 60 of them in the city), stop a car right on the street, place an order for a car by phone or via the Internet.
It is worth noting that at taxi ranks, as well as at train stations and bus stations, you can approach unusual self-service terminals - thanks to such devices, you can call a car, indicating your destination address (all tourist objects are entered in the terminal's memory). Without leaving this device, you will learn about the cost of the upcoming trip (you can prepay in cash or using a bank card).
You can place an order for the car delivery by calling several phone numbers, for example, + 41 22 3 202 020 (“Taxi-phoneSAGeneva”) or + 41 22 33 141 33 (“AAGeneveCentralTaxi”). Tip: If you need to take a taxi upon arrival at the airport, you can take a taxi when you exit the terminal on level C.
Water taxi in Geneva
With the local water taxi (“mouettes”), you can easily get from one side of Lake Geneva to the other. At the service of residents and guests of the city - 4 developed routes. It is worth noting that the water taxi is part of the Uniresco urban transport network, so you can pay for travel with tickets intended for rail and ground transport.
Taxi cost in Geneva
To answer the pressing question: "How much does a taxi cost in Geneva?" the following information will help:
- when landing, the counter will display 10 Swiss francs;
- 1 km of track is charged at 5 CHF;
- for waiting and an idle car you will be asked to pay 1 CHF / 1 minute, and for transporting an animal and luggage - 1, 50 CHF / 1 seat;
- the night tariff, which also applies to trips on holidays and weekends, will increase your fare by 20%.
As for the surcharge for the carriage of 4 or more passengers, it will amount to 3.80 CHF / 1 person.
So, for a trip from the airport to the city center, you will pay about 30-40 Swiss francs. When paying for a trip, it is worth clarifying whether it is possible to pay with a bank card and whether the driver will not take a commission for cashless payments.
In Geneva, sports, cultural, automobile and other events are often held: taxi services during such periods become especially relevant, because many businessmen and tourists appear in the city, which is why it is not always possible to use public transport services.
