How do you signal a taxi in Germany?

There are usually taxi ranks where taxis are waiting for customers in places with frequent public traffic. Hailing a passing cab (taxis with the illuminated taxi sign on the roof may be identified) might be done using a hand signal. You may also call for a taxi.



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Finding a taxi It's also possible to hail a taxi on the street: if the sign is lit up, the car is available. You can order a taxi by calling one of the taxi dispatch centres, book online on BetterTaxi, or download the myTaxi app.

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When you see a cab, stretch your hand in the air. Some people give a little wave, some don't. But if you do wave, know that once is enough. If you make eye contact and see the car heading toward you, you can put your hand down.

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Look for the light – if the roof light on top of the cab is lit, the taxi is available for service. Raise your arm to “flag” the cab, and do your best to make eye contact with the driver. Be prepared to let the driver know where you're headed.

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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!

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In Germany, taxis are beige, a look that was officially stipulated by law as Elfenbein (ivory) a light ivory-color in 1971.

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Top Taxi Apps in Germany
  • Free Now. One of the best taxi apps in Germany is Free Now. ...
  • Taxi.EU. The Taxi.EU app is another great choice for travelers in Germany. ...
  • Uber. Uber is one of the best taxi apps in Germany for several reasons.


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Before you get in the cab, ask the driver “Could you take me to (place)?” and either “How much will that cost?” or “Do you use a meter?” if you are somewhere where drivers charge by the mile.

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How to Book a Taxi in Germany? By calling the local taxi contact, a cab may be booked. There are usually taxi ranks where taxis are waiting for customers in places with frequent public traffic. Hailing a passing cab (taxis with the illuminated taxi sign on the roof may be identified) might be done using a hand signal.

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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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The rule derives its name from the tradition by which a hackney carriage driver at the head of a queue of taxicabs is obliged to take the first passenger requesting a ride.

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Stop Here or Stop here, please is fine, especially if both of you are speaking English as a second language.

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