Taxis In Copenhagen (How To Get The Best Deal)

When travelling, there are many things to consider, and taking a taxi in a foreign city can catch you off guard. So, before you jump into a cab, there are a few things you need to know. Firstly although Copenhagen taxis are expensive, they are reliable, well-maintained, and clean.

The price of a taxi in Copenhagen depends on many factors. These include day and evening rates, fixed-price rides, ‘door rates’, hourly rates and any additional surcharges for extra luggage, airport fees, carrying a bicycle etc.

Denmark requires taxis to display daytime and evening rates on the cab door. Based on these rates, Taxa 4 x 35 offers the lowest prices. However, it is important to consider surcharges and additional fees, which is why I have included price comparison charts to help you make an informed decision.

How To Ensure A Copenhagen Taxi Is Safe

All official cabs display a four-digit number on the roof or windowscreen; the same number is on the dashboard’s driver’s license plate.

Official cabs must show day and evening rates on the door.

For your safety, never get into an unlicensed taxi.

Danish law requires that seat belts be worn at all times. In addition, neither passengers nor drivers are permitted to smoke or vape inside taxis.

How To Call A Taxi in Copenhagen

Taxis in Copenhagen can be flagged down (hailed) on the street. Available cabs show a green Fri sign in the front window or on the roof.

Taxi ranks are located outside all major tourist attractions, train stations and the airport (although they are not always easy to locate at the stations).

Your hotel will also have the number of their preferred taxi company and will call a cab for you.

Reserve your taxi well in advance for long-distance trips, especially those requiring a larger vehicle.

8 Benefits Of Using A Taxi App For Your Journey

The easiest way to book a cab in Copenhagen is to download an app, which will:-

• Show the estimated arrival time at your pick-up point.
  
  
• Give the distance and approximate time to your destination.
  
  
• Allow you to add items that may include a surcharge, e.g. a bicycle or excess luggage.
  
  
• Give you the option to pay by the meter or fixed price.
  
  
• Allow you to book instantly.
  
  
• Pay through the app.
  
  
• Receive your receipt via email.
  
  
• Rate your driver at the end of your journey.

Copenhagen Taxi Apps And Contact Details

You can find the iOS and Android apps in the website links, but if you prefer to speak to a person to reserve your taxi, use the phone numbers below.

In my experience, having lived in Copenhagen for many years, the most user-friendly and best taxi app is Dantaxi.

Taxi Company & Website	Contact Details
Taxa 4 x 35	Tel: +45 35 35 35 35
Dantaxi	Tel: +45 48 48 48 48
Taxi 4 x 27	Tel: +45 27 27 27 27
Viggo	Website Only

How To Pay For A Taxi In Copenhagen

All prices in this article link to a currency converter to enable you to check the prices in your own currency.

• Taxis in Copenhagen are metered, and tips and taxes are included in the price.
  
  
• Cash, credit cards and mobile payments can all be used to pay for cab rides. International credit cards are accepted.
  
  
• If you have chosen to use an app to call your cab, you can prepay by selecting the fixed price option or pay using the app at the end of your journey.
  
  
• When paying by cash, be aware the driver won’t be carrying much money. Make sure you have small bills as the driver is only obliged to have enough change to accept up to a 200 kr bill.
  
  
• It’s up to the driver whether or not he accepts dollars or euros as payment. Nevertheless, you will receive your change in Danish Kroner.
  
  
• The taxi driver has the right to request payment before commencing the journey, especially if it’s a long trip.
  
  
• The meter starts running as soon as the taxi arrives at the address for which it has been ordered. If the cab arrives early, the meter starts running at the time it was reserved for.
  
  
• Generally speaking, taxi drivers in Copenhagen are honest, so don’t try and negotiate a lower price “off the meter”.

To find out more about making payments in Copenhagen, take a look at The Best Way To Pay For Things During Your Trip To Denmark.

How Much Is A Taxi From Copenhagen Airport To The City?

A fixed-price cab from Copenhagen Airport to the city centre costs between 232-326 kr during the day and between 288-325 kr in the evening, at weekends and public holidays.

Taxi Price Comparison From Copenhagen Airport To The City Centre

These fixed-rate prices are based on a taxi from Copenhagen Airport, Terminal 3, to Kongens Nytorv (close to the colourful buildings at Nyhavn Canal) in the city centre.

Taxi Company & Website	Fixed Price Day Rate	Fixed Price Evening, Weekend, Public Holiday Rate
Taxa 4 x 35	326 kr	315 kr
Dan Taxi	296 kr	307 kr
Taxa 4 x 27	232 kr	288 kr
Viggo	325 kr	325 kr

Take a look at 7 Ways To Get From Copenhagen Airport To The City Centre for details about the cheapest, fastest, and easiest ways to get from the airport to the city centre.

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Are Copenhagen Taxis More Expensive At Night And Weekends?

Taxi prices in Denmark vary according to the time, and companies can set their own times for their day, night and weekend rates.

Day, Night And Weekend Rate Start Times By Taxi Company

Taxi	Mon-Fri Day Rates	Mon-Fri Night Rates	Wknds	Public Hols
Taxa 4 x 35	6am – 6pm	6pm – 6am	Fri 6pm – Mon 6am	6am – 6pm
Dan Taxi	5am – 7pm	7pm – 5am	Fri 7pm – Mon 5am	As Weekends
Taxi 4 x 27	6am – 6pm	6pm – 6am	Fri 6pm – Mon 6am	As Weekends
Viggo	6am – 6pm	6pm – 6am	Fri 6pm – Mon 6am	As Weekends

How Copenhagen Taxi Rates Are Calculated

All Danish cabs are legally obliged to display daytime and evening rates on the taxi door, indicating the average price of a 10 km (6.2 miles) trip lasting 12 minutes. Door rates will enable you to compare prices for each taxi company.

One kilometre is equivalent to 0.62 miles.

Door Rate Comparisons By Taxi Company

Taxi Company	Day Rate	Evening Rate
Taxa 4 x 35	220 kr	267 kr
Dantaxi	232 kr	286 kr
Taxi 4 x 27	234 kr	291 kr
Viggo	221 kr	271 kr

How To Calculate The Cost Of A Taxi Ride In Copenhagen

Using the tables below, add the start price to the per-kilometre and per-minute prices to calculate the actual cost.

An example of a daytime ride with Taxa 4 x 35 for three passengers covering 15 km (9.3 miles) in 15 minutes can be calculated as follows –

• 39 Kr start price
  
• 10 kr (price per kilometre) x 15 km (150 kr)
  
• 6.75 kr (price per minute) x 15 minutes (101.25 kr)
  
• Total Price Of The Taxi Ride = 290.25 kr

When reserving a taxi through an app, you will have the option of a fixed-price ride, which could be a better option when travelling at peak times.

Copenhagen Taxi Price Comparison For 1- 4 Passengers

Taxi Company	Start Price	Price Per Km	Price Per Minute
Taxa 4 x 35 Day Night	39kr 49kr	10kr 14kr	6.75kr 6.50kr
Dantaxi Day Night	39kr 49kr	11.30kr 14.74kr	6.67kr 7.50kr
Taxi 4 x 27 1-6 passengers Day Night	37kr 47kr	12.75kr 16kr	5.75kr 7kr
Viggo Day Night	42kr 52kr	9.50kr 12.50kr	6.95kr 7.79kr

Copenhagen Taxi Price Comparison For Up To 8 Passengers

Taxi Company	Start Price	Price Per Km	Price Per Minute
Taxa 4 x 35 Day Night	69kr 79kr	14kr 20kr	6.70kr 7kr
Dantaxi* Day Night	59kr 79kr	16kr 23kr	6.67kr 7.50kr
Taxi 4 x 27 7-8 passengers Day Night	77kr 87kr	17kr 19kr	5.75kr 7kr
Viggo Day Night	72kr 82kr	13.50kr 18.50kr	6.95kr 7.79kr

*Dantaxis for 5 – 8 people can be ordered by calling +45 48 48 48 48

Copenhagen Taxi Hourly Rates

You can choose to hire a Copenhagen taxi by the hour. The prices shown below include the first 20 km (12.4 miles) of travel. After that, there is an additional fee for every extra kilometre and every half hour or part thereof.

Contact the cab company if you wish to hire a taxi for a long-distance journey.

Copenhagen Taxi Hourly Rates Price Comparison

Taxi Company	Passengers	Day Hourly Rate	Night Hourly Rate
Taxa 4 x 35	1-4 5-8	559 kr 629 kr	669 kr 799 kr
Dantaxi	1-4	Contact Dantaxi
Taxi 4 x 27	1-4	Contact Taxi 4 x 27
Viggo**	1-4 5-8	550 kr 650 kr	550 kr 650 kr

**Viggo specifies a booking of at least two hours in the evening and at weekends.

Additional Fees To Cross The Øresund & Storebælt Bridges

Copenhagen Taxi Surcharges

In a country like Denmark, where cycling is such a large part of everyday life, it’s not surprising that taxi drivers will fix up a bike rack and secure your bicycle to the back of the cab for a small surcharge.

There are also surcharges for child seats, but you should contact the taxi company as not all cars carry them.

Collapsible wheelchairs do not incur a surcharge.

Reason	Taxa x 35	Dan Taxi	Taxi 4 x 27	Viggo
Bicycle fixed to taxi	25 kr	25 kr	30 kr	30 kr
Personal assistance inc carrying luggage	25 kr	25 kr	30 kr	30 kr

Tipping Taxi Drivers in Copenhagen

As a general rule, taxi drivers in Copenhagen don’t expect to be tipped. However, if you’ve received exceptional service, feel free to tip and show your gratitude.

Do Taxi Drivers In Copenhagen Speak English?

Most cab drivers in Copenhagen speak English.

Does Uber Operate in Copenhagen?

Uber has not been operating in Denmark since 2017. However, all the taxi apps featured in this article are highly recommended alternatives.

Fuel Prices

In light of the current situation, changes in fuel costs mean the prices in this article could change without notice.

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