How do I travel by taxi to the Portuguese capital? Here’s everything you need to know to take the taxi to Lisbon!
At first sight, circulate in Lisbon , the capital of Portugal, will certainly be difficult: trams make the traffic in a complicated car and find themselves in the spider web of private companies public transport can be a real puzzle. Thus, opting for the taxi can be a comfortable solution but be careful to choose well, to avoid possible scams. Here are all our tips to take the taxi to Lisbon in full serenity.
The taxi in Lisbon: good to know
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Usually, we don’t recommend taxis to the bus and metro in the cities where you travel, but once you’re not custom, taking the taxi to Lisbon is very convenient. Doing her airport transfer , going to beaches , return late in the evening: many reasons legitimize climbing in a taxi in Lisbon. First, know that the taxi is in service and free when the diode on the roof of the car is lit in green.
Taxis are easily recognizable, they have only three colors: black, creamy white or green. Check that you see the meter – started only at the start – and the driver’s professional card. You will find taxis in Lisbon in every corner of the street, which can only be lifted by lifting the arm. Beware that the driver does not propose a race to the package, as it will be more expensive and the law specifies that the meter must be systematically lit.
How much does it cost?
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In Lisbon, the tariff grid must be displayed in the passenger car’s cabin. Rates are different on day and night (from 21h to 6h) as well as weekends and holidays. Here are the different rates:
- Rate 1 day (in the urban area of Lisbon):
- Minimum price : 3,25 €,
- Price per kilometer: €0.47.
- Rate 1 night:
- Minimum price : 3,90 €,
- Price per kilometer : 0.56 €,
- Rate "service at kilometer" (for trips outside Lisbon):
- Minimum price : 3,25 € of day, 3,90 € of night,
- Price per kilometer : 0,94 € per day, 1,13 € per night,
- Supplements:
- Reservation by telephone : 0,80 €,
- Baggage in the safe : 1,60 €,
- Pets: 1,60 €.
It will be difficult to estimate the pricing of your journey, unless you know the exact number of kilometres to travel.
Some tips to take a taxi to Lisbon
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We recommend that you book your taxi online: the driver will wait for you at your location – at the airport, at the hotel, at your accommodation, etc. – and you will lower your waiting.
Then we advise you to properly define your itinerary, then look for a simulator to know how much it will cost. For example, the site Coop Taxis (in Portuguese, translated into English).
Did you just land at Lisbon Airport? Book your taxi online with the service TaxiTender : you pay the race in advance, and you eliminate the risk of potential scams. In addition, you do not count minutes in a queue at peak times.
To do this, visit the official website of the Tourist Office of Lisbon, or on the company Coop Taxis Portugal.
Alternatively, the mobile application option also exists: "Uber", "MyTaxi", "click App" and "App Taxis Lisboa".
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