How do you take a taxi in Athens?

Taxis operate a 24-hour service and are quite cheap. 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.



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Taxis operate a 24-hour service and are quite cheap. 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.

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Nevertheless, journeys from Athens Airport to the city center are set at 40€/42$ during the day and 55€/58$ during the nighttime. Payments can be made mainly in cash. The bulk of taxi drivers have POS machines and accept bank cards.

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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.

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Aegean Taxi: Ride app is a local taxi and private transfer service in Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes and Athens, Greece.

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Definitely yes, you can Uber in Athens. 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.

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Having said this, hailing an Athens taxi from the street is by the far easiest way to find one. All you have to do is wave your arm when you see an empty yellow taxi approaching you in the street. Once inside, make sure the taximeter is set to the base fare and then tell your driver where you need to go.

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It really isn't standard to tip your cab driver in Greece unless you have had exceptional service. Typically, you can just round up the amount or give the driver an extra euro or two if you really want to. Sometimes this can be nice as a number of BEAT drivers really do go above and beyond.

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Major tourist areas in Greece, like Athens and Thessaloniki, are mostly cash-free and will accept credit and debit cards and contactless payments. Plastic money is widely accepted in Greece, and the exchange rates are rather favorable.

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Athens Airport to City Center by Taxi The 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.

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The best way to get around Athens is on foot and by metro; most of the city's major attractions are located within walking distance or a short metro ride of one another. In fact, renting a car is little more than a nuisance, as traffic is heavy and parking is hard to find.

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The average price for using a taxi service in Greece ranges from 80 cents up to €1 per one kilometer. Moreover, get ready to pay €1.3 for hailing a cab. After that, the price will be set on the basis of mileage. The price is lower within the city.

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Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre (Syntagma Square). The journey time is approximately 40 minutes. Trains run every 30 minutes, 7 days a week from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. One way tickets cost €9 (€4.50 for children, teenagers, over 65), return tickets cost €16.

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Like Bolt and Uber, Lyft does not currently operate in Crete or any other part of Greece.

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  1. Taxi. Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level. Fares for taxis are as follows: ...
  2. Pre-booked taxis. Pre-booked taxis are available upon request. ...
  3. Limousines. Limousines are available upon request at the inner curbside of the Arrivals Level, between Exits 3.


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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.

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Our Chauffeur Services provides a professional driver for your vehicle. You'll love the exclusivity and convenience of having a personal driver. Prices start at $45.00 hr minimum of 2 hours within the Athens area. Prices may be slightly higher in the surrounding areas.

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Greece has no Uber, Lyft, or other ridesharing. In Athens, you can use the Taxibeat app. It is similar, but it calls regular taxis. Like Uber/Lyft, drivers must maintain a good rating or there are kicked out of the program.

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Taxis are available at the designated Taxi waiting area located at Exit 3 of Arrivals Level.

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