Taxis are available around the clock at Athens Airport. Therefore, whenever you land at El. Venizelos, you will easily find a cab waiting just outside the Arrivals level.
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Taxis receive passengers at the arrivals. The queue is small and you will rarely have to wait more than 30-40 minutes. However, if you want to be sure of what you will pay for and not face unpleasant surprises, we recommend to pre-book your taxi transfer.
Athens Airport to City Center by TaxiThe taxi fare is flat, at 40€/42$ during the daytime (05:00 am – 00:00 am) and 55€/58$ during the night shift, while the total journey to Athens city center lasts 35-40 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
Free Now (formerly Beat) is an app-based yellow taxi service which finds your location and offers the options of paying in cash, by card, or using a Paypal account. Uber is also available in Athens with the UberTaxi product—you can call an Uber via your app and a yellow taxi will pick you up.
Do you tip taxi drivers in Greece? Tipping in taxis isn't expected or required, but if you want to do so, you can round up to the nearest Euro and tell the driver you don't want the change. The maximum tip in a taxi is 5-10% of the final fare amount.
There are 3 main ways to find a taxi in Greece. First is to just wait on the side of a road for an unoccupied one to pass and raise your hand. This will signal them to stop in order to pick you up. Taxi are everywhere in Greece so this way works most of the time.
Taking a taxiAlways double-check that the meter is on. Only a few taxis accept the payment of the fare by credit card, so it's better to ask the driver before you get in. It's common to give a 10% tip to the taxi driver, just to round up the bill. Uber and Beat apps can also be used to hail a taxi in Athens.
They can be hailed down on the street or otherwise picked up at taxi stands around major tourist squares such as Monastiraki and Syntagma. You can also book one calling the radio taxi line. Most taxi drivers speak English, however you will come across some who don't.
Definitely yes, you can Uber in Athens.However, you can find Uber only in Athens and not in the whole country. Moreover, if there is increased demand, or on rainy days, etc, Uber prices may be a bit increased. Finally, what you need to know is that there is only Uber TAXI in Athens.
How early should I arrive at Athens Airport? A two-hour arrival before the flight is recommended, especially during the peak season, which is during the summer.
Airport Shuttle Services from Athens AirportAll buses run 24/7. The fare for the bus is only 6€ which means it is very affordable too. All shuttles from the airport will take between 50 (to the city centre) - 90 (to Piraeus) minutes depending on the route you take, as well as traffic.
The answer is yes. Tap water in Athens is absolutely safe to drink. This is why we do not have to buy water bottles since all buildings have direct access to drinkable water from the nearby lakes Marathon and Yliki.
The long history and rich culture of Athens have made this city an interesting destination in Greece, particularly for its fine archaeological sites. In brief, it is recommended to stay at least 3 full days in order to visit the most impressive and significant sights, taste the traditional cuisine and shop leisurely.