The Munich taxi system – The complete guide for travellers

Learn how to use a taxi in Munich and find out about the costs

Getting around in Munich is easy. The most relaxed and convenient way is using a taxi. But how does the Munich taxi system work and is it expensive to ride in a cab? There are often questions like these popping up in traveller forums. Also there is a fear to get scammed by taxidrivers. So here is a complete guide on using taxis in Munich and Germany. We will have a look at the following questions many travellers have:

how to get from and to Munich airport by taxi?
Are there "good" and "bad" taxi companies in Munich?
Do all taxi companies in Munich charge the same prices?
How are taxi tariffs calculated in Munich?
May I take every taxi in Munich, or are there differences between companies and areas?

I travelled a few countries and realized, that using taxis is something that tourists do more regularly than citizens and they often have questions like these. As a local you know what to to and how to use taxis in your hometown. But especially for first time visitors the taxi system in Germany may be new.

The different taxi companies in Munich

Actually there are more than 1.500 different taxi companies in Munich, but you usually won’t notice a thing, as most of them are consolidated in taxi offices. With about 4.000 Taxis Munich has the highest density of taxis per inhabitant in Germany (2.5 taxis per 1.000 citizens). Even the capital of Germany (Berlin) has a lower density (2.3 taxis per 1.000 citizens).

There are two taxi offices in Munich, which manage nearly all taxis in Munich.

Taxis in Munich and Germany

Colour: All taxi cars have to be couloured in the same colour-scheme in Germany (exceptions in a few German states, but not in Bavaria). Every taxi has to be painted in „bright ivory“. Actually it looks like cream white or a very bright yellow.

Advertisements: Some taxis have advertisements on their doors. There is no difference between taxis with or without advertisements, so no worries about that.

Taxi signs: All taxis have a specific yellow/black taxi sign on their roof.

Car brands: taxis are often Mercedes-Benz’s but there is no rule that taxis must be Benz’s. You will also find VWs, BMWs, Chryslers, Toyotas and even Porsches or a Maybach.

As mentioned, there are many taxi companies in Munich and most of them are consolidated in the two taxi offices Taxi München e.G. and IsarFunk, but of course it is possible to call the taxi companies directly if you wish. To be honest this is something mostly residents do. As a tourist, I recommend hailing a taxi, or order a taxi through the taxi offices or mobile apps, which is much more convenient.
If you wish to contact the many taxi companies directly, you can search the web for those companies.

Finding a taxi in Munich

When you’re in the inner city of Munich, you usually won’t have a problem to find a taxi as there are many of them driving around and there are also taxi ranks (cab stands) near main attractions and areas where lot’s of pedestrians are (e.g. rail stations, subway stations, hotels and tourist hotspots). But when you’re a bit off in the outskirts, you will have a hard time finding a taxi. There, you usually have to call a taxi office or use a mobile app for ordering a taxi

The taxi tariffs in Munich

The taxi tariffs in Munich are regulated and supervised by the City of Munich. The taxi tariff is set by a specific taxi tariff decree, therefore you can be sure that every taxi driver will charge you the same price for the same route. Here I will show you the taxi tariffs in Munich (as of 2020):

Base fare

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3.70

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4.05

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3.10

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per kilometre (1-5 km)

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2.00

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2.20

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1.70

per kilometre (6-10 km)

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1.80

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1.95

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1.50

per kilometre (10+ km)

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1.70

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1.85

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1.40

order fee

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1.40

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1.50

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1.17

baggage fee (per bag)

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0.70

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0.75

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0.60

waiting time (per hour)

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30.00

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32.60

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25.15

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Taxi prices for specific routes in Munich

Here you will find the approximate price for routes in Munich usually tourists will do. Please note these prices are approximate and change due to traffic density, baggage and order fees.

Munich International Airport to Munich Main Station: ~90 EUR (ca. 100 USD, ca. 80 GPB)

Munich International Airport to Munich Trade Fair (Riem): flat fee: 67 EUR (ca. 75 USD, ca. 60 GBP)

Munich International Airport to Oktoberfest Grounds: ~100 EUR (ca. 110 USD, ca. 87 GBP)

Munich Main Station to Munich East Station: ~20 EUR (ca. 22 USD, ca. 17 GBP)

Munich Main Station to Nymphenburg Castle: ~20 EUR (ca. 22 USD, ca. 17 GBP)

Munich Main Station to Munich Trade Fair (Riem): ~30 EUR (ca. 33 USD, ca. 26 GBP)

Munich Main Station Oktoberfest Grounds: ~20 EUR (ca. 22 USD, ca. 17 GBP)

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The Munich taxi system – The complete guide for travellers

Learn how to use a taxi in Munich and find out about the costs

The different taxi companies in Munich

Taxis in Munich and Germany

Finding a taxi in Munich

The taxi tariffs in Munich

Taxi prices for specific routes in Munich

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