Taxis in Madrid, Spain

Taxis are the most commonly used means of transport in most of the cities and Madrid is no exception. Tourists will not find it difficult to get a taxi in Madrid.

Taxis in Madrid easy to spot: they are white in with a red stripe on the door. A green roof light indicates that the taxi is free and has no passengers. The meter of the taxi has a minimum price when it is started, but this minimum price is not fixed for all days or all time of the day. Pricing also can vary for weekends, holidays, and evenings.

The meter itself displays the type of fare it is running: if it shows fare-1 it means that the taxi is running on weekdays between 6am to 10 pm, similarly fare-2 is for holidays. Officially, the minimum set charge is 1.95 euros on week days from 6am to 10pm; the charge for each kilometer is 0.87 euro.

To call for a Taxi in Madrid, just dial (34) 91 405 1213

Weekdays, 6AM to 10PM: 1.95 Euros surcharge

Mon-Fri, 10PM to 6AM: 2.15 Euros surcharge

Saturdays & Holidays, 10PM to 6AM: 2.95 Euros surcharge

To/From Airport: 5.25 Euros surcharge

Estimated fee from airport to the center of Madrid, including the 5.25 Euro airport surcharge fee is around 30 Euros.

If you have a problem with your taxi and want to make a complaint, ask the driver for a complaints form, known as the “hoja de reclamaciones.” Fill it out and send it to:

Dirección General de Movilidad

Calle Albarracín nº 31, 3º

28037 Madrid

Tel: 91 4804613

Fax: 91 4804618

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