Berlin offers an easy to use and comfortable public transport system with stops at all the main tourist attractions; however, sometimes getting around the city in a taxi is the easiest option.
Taxis in Berlin are cream colored with a “TAXI” roof sign and a taximeter. There are numerous taxi ranks in the city center, but you can also hail a cab on the street.
Fares
Taxis in Berlin are quite expensive; but short trips of up to 2km are included in a fixed rate of € 5 (US$ 5.30). To enjoy this special tariff, you should say to your taxi driver in German: “Kurzstrecke" as soon as you get into the cab.
Keep in mind that this special fare is only available if you hail a cab on the street. If you get one from a taxi rank you will have to pay the normal amount.
If your journey is over 2km long, the price is € 2 (US$ 2.10)per kilometer up to 7km. From 7km onwards, the taxi ride costs1,50€ per kilometer. One hour waiting time is € 30 (US$ 31.90).
To get an idea, the cost of a trip from Brandenburg Airport to the center of Berlin is usually between € 70 (US$ 74.40) and € 80 (US$ 85.10).
Bear in mind that each suitcase in the trunk will cost you an extra europer bag.
Taxi contact numbers
If you have an emergency and prefer to call a taxi, these are the contact numbers of the main taxi companies in Berlin:
- Taxi-Ruf Würfelfunk "0800-Cabcall": +49-(0)30 - 21 01 01
- Funk Taxi Berlin +49-(0)30 - 261026
- Quality Taxi: +49-(0)30- 26 3000
- TaxiFunk Berlin GmbH +49-(0)30 - 44 33 22
