Taxis in Porto are a relatively inexpensive means of transportation around the city (the taxi fleet is dominated by Mercedes): they are cars with meters. Seeing a glowing green light, you will understand that the car is busy and the driver is not ready to take you to the address you need. In appearance, taxis in Porto are beige or black cars with green tops.
Taxi services in Porto
It is not customary to stop cars on the streets of the city - drivers simply will not stop. In search of a free car, you can go to the equipped parking lots - keep in mind that you cannot get into the first car that comes across: you must follow the order.
Or you can call a taxi by phone (a single taxi call service in Portugal - + 351 707 277 277) - pay attention to the taxi company "Taxis Invicta", you can contact the dispatch service by calling 22 507 64 00, 934 772 174, 968 520 064. When ordering by phone, if necessary, the dispatcher should inform you that you need a large-capacity car (for 7-8 people) or a car adapted for transporting people with disabilities.
If you don’t worry about a transfer from the airport to the hotel in advance, then upon arrival you should go to the parking lot located here and stand in a small queue: as soon as your turn comes, the driver will load your suitcases into the trunk and take you to the desired destination.
Taxi cost in Porto
"How much does a taxi cost in Porto?" - is a topical issue for everyone who rests in this Portuguese city. Would you like to get an idea of prices in local taxis? Check out the information below:
- the cost of landing - 1, 20 euros, and each km of the way - 0, 50 euros;
- out-of-town trips are charged at a price of 1.8 euros / 1 km, and night trips are 20% more expensive than day trips;
- surcharge for waiting - 15 euros / hour, and for luggage and transportation of a pet - 1.60 euros / place.
It is worth noting that if you ask the employees of hotels, bars, restaurants and other entertainment establishments to call a car for you, 0, 80 euros will be added to the cost of your trip. On average, a trip within the city center does not cost more than 5 euros, and you will pay about 30 euros for a trip from the airport to the center of Porto.
Despite the fact that the law obliges Portuguese taxi drivers to have change from 20 euros, you should still have small bills with you in case the driver informs you that he has nothing to give you change. The fare is paid according to the meter readings, so at the end of the trip you must receive a receipt from the driver.
As the cultural capital of Portugal, Porto invites its guests to visit theaters, museums and concert halls, which, as well as other attractions, are most conveniently accessible by local taxis.
