Taxis in Greece are equipped with meters and display a card detailing the latest valid tariffs and surcharges. In certain tourist areas you may be asked to pay a predetermined amount for a ride. Before using a taxi, seek information from another source on the exact fare. Be aware of the following:

• Charge per km

For taxis throughout the country: € 0.30 (Tariff 1) and € 0.56 (Tariff 2). Also € 0.85 for initial charge

For rural taxis throughout the country: € 0.28 per km if the passenger is to return to the point of hire (Return trip Tariff 1) and € 0.56 per km in case he does not return to the point of hire (Single trip Tariff 2)

• Other surcharges

Waiting time per hour: € 7.90

Passenger luggage: € 0.30 for every piece of luggage weighing over 10 kg

• Late night surcharge: Tariff 2, after midnight
• Surcharges from airport, ferry, railway or intercity coach terminals

From railway, port and intercity coach terminals: € 0.80

From/to "Eleftherios Venizelos" Athens International Airport € 3, "Macedonia" Thessaloniki Airport: € 2.50, other airports € 2

Radio taxi extra charge: € 1.50 (simple call), € 2.50 (appointed time and place)

• Taxi driver's obligations

He should carry your luggage from the pavement to the vehicle and vice versa.

He is not entitled to deny a ride and to pick up other passengers without your permission.

You may request a waiting time up to 15 min, or more if there is a serious reason.

He is obliged, upon your request, to issue an invoice stating the route and metered fare paid.

Find here below some websites, that you may find useful regarding your taxi transportation needs:

http://www.athens-taxi.gr/eng/index.htm

http://www.athenstaxi.org/

http://www.greecetaxi.gr/

http://www.infotaxi.org/city-2374.htm

http://www.athenstaxi.gr/

Radio Taxi of Athens:

Apollon                                                 210 3636508, 3389055

Asteras                                                   210 6144000

Athens I                                                 210 9217942

Glyfada                                                 210 9605600

Hellas                                                    210 6457000, 6451910

Hellas of N Suburbia                             210 8014000-4

Hellas of S Suburbia                             210 9961420

Express                                                  210 9943000

Ermis                                                     210 4115277

Ikaros                                                     210 5152800

Kifisia                                                     210 8084000

Kosmos                                                  18300

Europe                                                   210 5023300, 5020357

Piraeus                                                   210 4182333

Protoporia                                               210 2928150