Taxi in Serbia is a relatively inexpensive form of transport that both locals and visitors love to use. Relatively inexpensive getting around the city is guaranteed if you decide to take a Serbian taxi. It is very important to understand that, without knowing the language, it will be difficult to get anywhere in this country by public transport. Calling a taxi by phone in Serbia is very easy even for those who do not speak the language. Cars arrive quite quickly, in about 5 minutes, so catching a taxi on the street is pointless.
Features of taxi in Serbia
When you call a taxi at one of the taxi companies, they will tell you in how many minutes the car will be served. But know that the taxi driver will not be waiting for you on the street, just as no one will tell you that the car has arrived. We didn't have time to go down - the taxi left. Each taxi has a counter and a special table on which the prices of this particular taxi are indicated. The authorities of the country make sure that the prices are acceptable for the population and do not differ much in different taxi companies. Therefore, prices will be kept at the same level for all companies that provide taxi services.
Taxi in Belgrade will be paid like this:
- For landing - 170 dinars;
- For a trip from 06.00 to 22.00 - 65 dynes / km;
- For a trip from 22.00 to 06.00 - 85 din / km;
- For a trip outside the city - 130 din / km.
Taxi in Kragujevac will be paid like this:
- For landing - 45 dinars;
- For a trip from 06.00 to 22.00 - 40 din / km;
- For a trip from 22.00 to 06.00 - 44 din / km.
The most expensive taxi is in Belgrade, in other cities the prices are much lower. Ordering a taxi by phone will be much cheaper than just hailing a taxi on the street. The fare for a taxi caught on the street will be 10-20% more expensive. Be careful, Serbian taxi drivers tend to deceive customers, however, this is not surprising. Make sure that taxi drivers turn on the meter immediately after starting to move, otherwise you risk being short-circuited.
You can call a taxi by phone: Pink Taxi: + 381 11 9803; Beogradski Taxi: + 381 11 9801; Lux Taxi: + 381 11 303 3123.
If you do not want to overpay for travel, then it is better to use the services of official companies that offer inexpensive taxis in Serbia. Do not sit in a taxi on too busy streets, because then you may be charged three times more for a ride than usual. Follow the rates and enjoy Serbia!
