Bucharest Airport taxi service
After a long and tiresome flight, the last thing you want to do is start trying to navigate the complicated public transportation while carrying your heavy luggage. Instead, why not take a fast, reliable and hassle-free Bucharest Airport taxi?
Metered taxis are available 24 hours a day from the Bucharest Airport taxi rank and they will get you into the city centre in just 20 minutes. Taking a Bucharest Airport taxi to your hotel is the quickest and only door-to-door transfer available.
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What's the standard Bucharest Airport taxi cost?
Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
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FROM OTP TO HOTELS IN CITY CENTRE | 15 € | 15 € | 20 MIN |
FROM OTP TO CITY CENTRE | 15 € | 15 € | 20 MIN |
FROM OTP TO MAIN TRAIN STATION | 12 € | 12 € | 15 MIN |
FROM OTP TO BRASOV | 90 € | 90 € | 2 HR 15 MIN |
Bucharest Airport taxi price
The local Bucharest Airport taxis use taximeters to calculate the cost of your transfer. The final fare will depend on the levels of traffic, the company you choose to travel with and the exact distance your hotel is from the airport. Although each company chooses their tariffs and surcharges, the average Bucharest Airport taxi cost has a base fare of €0.40 (RON 2) and a price per km of €0.35 (RON 1.70).
For example, taking a standard 4-seater Bucharest Airport taxi 18 km into the city centre of Bucharest will cost around €15 (RON 75). Another popular destination is Brasov, which is located around a 2 hour and 15-minute drive from Bucharest Airport, costing approximately €90 (RON 450) with a local taxi.
If you’re looking for the peace of mind that a fixed fare brings, we suggest pre-booking your Bucharest Airport taxi with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups. We offer all-inclusive prices, with no hidden surcharges or extra costs.
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Where can I find a taxi at Bucharest Airport?
The Bucharest Airport taxi rank is open 24/7 and is located on the 1st floor of the Arrivals Terminal, on the south side. Although Bucharest Airport taxis are available 24 hours a day, there can be up to a 15-minute wait for an available taxi.
To avoid these wait times and enjoy a personalised meet-and-greet inside the airport, you can pre-book your taxi from Bucharest Airport with Welcome Pickups.
Useful tips for getting a taxi from Bucharest Airport
- Before beginning your journey, ensure your taxi driver has switched on the taximeter and set it to the correct base fare, to avoid being overcharged.
- To avoid any issues during your journey, make sure to only take a licensed and official Bucharest Airport taxi. Look for the taxi number and official ID inside the vehicle.
- There can be a 15-minute wait for a taxi from Bucharest Airport during peak travel times. For zero wait times, you can pre-book your transfers with a private company.
- You won’t be able to pay for your Bucharest Airport by credit card. Be sure to bring change in the local currency to pay for your ride.
- There are multi-currency ATMs and exchange houses inside the airport if you need to get cash in Romanian Leu.
- As the standard Bucharest Airport taxi cost is very low, tipping around 15 to 20% of your fare is customary.
- For the most part, taking a Bucharest Airport taxi is safe. However, as there are so many different companies available, the levels of service can vary greatly. To enjoy a 5-star service every time, we suggest pre-booking your Bucharest Airport taxi with a private company.
- Not all Bucharest Airport taxi drivers speak English, to avoid any miscommunications, we recommend pre-booking your taxi, so you can be guaranteed an English-speaking driver.
- To make sure your driver is taking the correct route and not trying to increase the taximeter price, you can track your journey on Google Maps.
- You can pre-book your Bucharest Airport taxi with a private company, such as Welcome Pickups, to enjoy on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Bucharest Airport to your hotel
Although a budget-friendly transfer option, taking the bus from Bucharest Airport to the city centre isn’t very comfortable or safe. You will have a long wait between buses, causing them to be very crowded which can lead to potential pickpocketing. Once you reach the busy city centre with your luggage, you will then need to find alternate transport or walk to your hotel, which is stressful and inconvenient.
However, there is a direct transfer option from the very door of the airport to the door of your hotel – a Bucharest Airport taxi. Taking a private Bucharest Airport taxi to your hotel will give you the peace of mind that all your loved ones and personal belongings are safe during the entire journey.