A taxi will cost you just Β£0.38 (β¬0.44) per km in Istanbul, cheaper than any other European city
It can be extremely expensive to hire a car when travelling abroad, meaning you might need to rely on taxis to get you to your next destination. Thatβs why we wanted to know which European cities have the most affordable taxi fares per km.Β
Istanbul, Turkey – Β£0.38 (β¬0.44) average taxi fare per km
Taking the top spot is Istanbul, with a taxi fare of Β£0.38 (β¬0.44) per kilometre. In terms of area, Istanbul is one of the biggest cities in Europe, at over 2,000 square miles. Walking from bar to bar may not be the best option, given its size. Thankfully, Istanbulβs taxi fares are the cheapest in Europe, meaning you donβt have to break the bank to enjoy the different places.
Warsaw, Poland – Β£0.60 (β¬0.69) average taxi fare per km
In second place is Warsaw, with an average taxi fare of Β£0.60 (β¬0.69) per kilometre. The city area of the capital of Poland is around 200 square miles, making taxis a vital part of your transportation. Depending on the time of year, it can also get quite cold – another reason why taxis are a sensible choice.
Lisbon, Portugal – Β£0.61 (β¬0.70) average taxi fare per km
Completing our top three is Lisbon, with an average taxi fare of Β£0.61 (β¬0.70) per kilometre. Regarding area, Lisbon is the smallest city in our top three at just under 40 square miles. As itβs not the largest city, you could get away with walking. However, for longer distances, the cheap fare and small size mean you wonβt have to break the bank to reach your next destination.Β
Cost of Taxi (1km) | |||
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Rank | City | Country | GBP (Β£) |
1 | Istanbul | Turkey | Β£0.38 |
2 | Warsaw | Poland | Β£0.60 |
3 | Lisbon | Portugal | Β£0.61 |
4 | Krakow | Poland | Β£0.75 |
5 | Athens | Greece | Β£0.78 |
6 | Valencia | Spain | Β£0.87 |
7 | Madrid | Spain | Β£0.91 |
8 | Liverpool | England | Β£0.92 |
9 | Budapest | Hungary | Β£1.01 |
10 | Bratislava | Slovakia | Β£1.04 |
10 | Helsinki | Finland | Β£1.04 |
12 | Birmingham | England | Β£1.11 |
13 | Rome | Italy | Β£1.13 |
14 | Lyon | France | Β£1.17 |
14 | Naples | Napoli | Β£1.17 |
14 | Oslo | Norway | Β£1.17 |
17 | Nottingham | England | Β£1.20 |
18 | Gothenburg | Sweden | Β£1.28 |
19 | Oxford | England | Β£1.29 |
20 | Bristol | England | Β£1.32 |
21 | Glasgow | Scotland | Β£1.36 |
22 | Venice | Italy | Β£1.37 |
23 | Prague | Czech Republic | Β£1.38 |
24 | Vienna | Austria | Β£1.39 |
25 | Manchester | England | Β£1.40 |
26 | Edinburgh | Scotland | Β£1.41 |
27 | Paris | France | Β£1.61 |
28 | Stuttgart | Germany | Β£1.65 |
29 | Barcelona | Spain | Β£1.74 |
29 | Berlin | Germany | Β£1.74 |
29 | Brussels | Belgium | Β£1.74 |
29 | Dublin | Ireland | Β£1.74 |
29 | Frankfurt | Germany | Β£1.74 |
29 | Milan | Italy | Β£1.74 |
29 | Rotterdam | The Netherlands | Β£1.74 |
36 | Antwerp | Belgium | Β£1.78 |
37 | London | England | Β£1.88 |
38 | Munich | Germany | Β£1.97 |
39 | Ghent | Belgium | Β£2.00 |
40 | Amsterdam | The Netherlands | Β£2.08 |
41 | Copenhagen | Denmark | Β£2.09 |
42 | Hamburg | Germany | Β£2.17 |
43 | Stockholm | Sweden | Β£2.28 |
44 | Freiburg | Germany | Β£2.43 |
45 | Lausanne | Switzerland | Β£2.51 |
46 | Luxembourg | Luxembourg | Β£2.60 |
47 | Geneva | Switzerland | Β£2.69 |
48 | Basel | Switzerland | Β£3.20 |
49 | Bern | Switzerland | Β£3.50 |
50 | Zurich | Switzerland | Β£4.49 |