Does Germany have a taxi app?

With our TAXI DEUTSCHLAND APP – the very first taxi ordering app on the German market – you can order and pay your cab throughout Germany, in every city with more than 5,000 residents!



Germany has several highly efficient taxi and ride-sharing apps that have largely integrated with the traditional taxi industry. The most widely used app is FREE NOW, which allows you to book standard taxis, e-scooters, and car-sharing in major cities like Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg. Another top contender is Taxi.eu, which functions as a massive network connecting users to over 60,000 taxis across Europe, including almost every major German city. For a more localized experience, the Taxi Deutschland app is a veteran player that works in all cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants. While Uber is available in larger metropolitan areas, its operations in Germany are strictly regulated to work with licensed private-hire drivers, often making it similar in price to a standard taxi. In 2026, these apps are essential for travelers, as they offer transparent pricing, the ability to pay via PayPal or credit card, and "Fixed Price" options in certain cities like Munich to avoid meter surprises.

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Uber now manages to operate in Germany and the EU only as a regulated taxi service. The US-style UberPop (called UberX in the US) freelance ride service can't be found in Germany or anywhere in the EU.

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The cost of a taxi in Germany Tariffs may vary in different countries and cities. The cost of the initial trip is from 2.8 to 4.5 euros. The average price per kilometer in Germany is 2 euros. The most expensive taxi in Düsseldorf and Dortmund.

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Tipping taxi drivers in Germany is considered a generous and courteous thing to do. Feel free to add 5-10%, depending on the level of service. Alternatively, you might choose to round up the cost of your trip to the nearest euro or tell the driver to keep the change.

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Taxi fares All taxi drivers should accept payment with cash and by debit- or credit card.

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Taxi fares Tipping the driver is appreciated, simply round up the total sum (i.e. €9,20 to €10). All taxi drivers should accept payment with cash and by debit- or credit card.

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About this app Hail a taxi – right from your phone. Curb provides millions of rides per year with the tap of a button.

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So if you are paying at a cafe in Germany and the total for your coffee and cake is 9 euros and 20 cents, you could hand the waitstaff a 10 euro bill and say das stimmt so, or you could hand them a 20 euro bill and say 10 Euro, bitte to let them know that they can keep the amount over the bill up to 10 euros.

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Asking for the check This means you'll have to ask outright for the bill. But the good news is that splitting the bill is easier in Germany than in most places in the world. Just tell the server which items you want to pay for. You'll be given a verbal total just for those items.

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Most drivers pay for the privilege of driving an agency cab. Your tips are all they make in salary. 15-20%. And if you're thinking of not tipping that much, please don't take a cab.

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Bus – Aside from hitchhiking, buses are the cheapest way to get around Germany. They are punctual but slow, with comfortable seats, air-conditioning, rest stops, and usually free Wi-Fi. I recommend Flixbus for the cheapest rates and most comfortable buses.

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Über (German pronunciation: ['y?b?], sometimes written uber /'u?b?r/ in English-language publications) is a German language word meaning over, above or across.

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