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Naxos Taxi

Useful Information and Tips for your Naxos Taxi

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Taxis in Naxos

Naxos has 33 taxis fixed in number and size in order to keep a healthy competition between the drivers. Consequently, taxis in Naxos are readily available whilst the fares are reasonably priced and regulated throughout the island. So, if you want to explore the traditional and unique sceneries of Naxos or visit its historical monuments in comfort, taking a taxi is a great option. You can easily hail a taxi in the street, call a radio taxi, or simply walk to the main taxi ranks at the port, airport and city centre.

Nonetheless, if you want to benefit from on-time pickups, 24/7 personalised door-to-door service and friendly, English-speaking local drivers, you can pre-book your transfers with Welcome Pickups.

TRAINED DRIVERS

Hand picked & english speaking drivers

LOW PRICES

Same price as a regular Taxi from the line

FLIGHT MONITORING

Drivers are always on time

QUALITY SUPPORT

24/7 Email & Phone support

How much does a taxi cost?

Taxi prices Day time
(05:00 - 24:00)
Night time
(00:00 - 05:00)
Duration
JNX - TO CITY CENTRE 15 € 18 € 10 MIN
JNX - TO PORT OF NAXOS 15 € 18 € 12 MIN
silver taxis with yellow signature sign on their roof lining up at a taxi rank
Taxis in Naxos

Naxos Taxi Prices

Naxos taxi fares are reasonable and regulated throughout the island, making cab transfers easily accessible to all travellers. The actual cost of your ride is calculated by a taximeter based on the distance travelled. The further you travel into the city, the more expensive your ride will be. In general, you can expect to pay around €6.50 for any trip within Naxos.

Taxis in Naxos calculate their fares as follows:

Base Fare – €3.50

Additional price/km – €1.00

Waiting time per hour – €12.00

Between 00.00 and 05.00, the Naxos taxi base fare is double and extra charges may apply on longer routes.

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How to get a Taxi in Naxos

Locating your Naxos taxi isn’t at all challenging. You can either call a radio taxi, wave a cab down the street or find one at the main taxi ranks. No matter your choice, you shouldn’t wait more than 10 minutes for your driver to arrive and get you to your desired location. All you need to do is look for the silver taxis with their roof light on, hold out your hand and wait for your driver to pull over to the side of the road to let you in.

If you don’t want to wait outside looking for an available taxi, especially in the heat and during the high season, you can just call the radio taxi union in Naxos, give your location and wait a few minutes for a driver to pick you up.

All taxis in Naxos operate as radio taxis as well, whilst they belong to the same organisation. You can request yours on +30 22850 22444.

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For a relaxing trip, planning ahead can bring you peace of mind. In addition, knowing your expenses in advance can help you budget accordingly and allow you to enjoy your time away. Regular taxis in Naxos calculate their fares based on the time, the traffic and the distance travelled, whilst surcharges may apply, increasing the total cost.

If you’d rather secure a ride with a competitive set-rate fare and a professional, English-speaking local driver guiding you, you can pre-book your Naxos taxi with Welcome Pickups.

Naxos Taxi Tips

  1. Taxis in Naxos don't accept card payments. Before entering your taxi, make sure you hold some cash to pay for your ride.
  2. Tipping your taxi driver isn't necessary. However, if you received a satisfying service, you can tip your driver any amount you wish or simply round up your fare.
  3. Naxos taxi prices don't increase if you carry baby seats or extra heavy luggage.
  4. All taxis should follow the hygiene and safety regulations. If your taxi isn't clean and tidy when you enter it, you may report it.
  5. Before beginning your journey, make sure your taxi driver sets the taximeter to the correct base fare.

Wheelchair Accesible Taxis in Naxos

Unfortunately, taxis in Naxos aren’t wheelchair accessible yet. However, Naxos Taxi Union provides wheelchair accessible minivans and offers special transfers within the island, you can find out more by calling +30 22850 22444. Alternatively, you can also choose a private company to book a spacious, fully wheelchair accessible minivan.

Naxos Taxi Safety and Complaints

Taxis in Naxos belong to the same organisation providing reliable and professional services to all travellers. However, the quality of the service may vary depending on the driver. If you feel uncomfortable or unsafe during your ride, or realise you have been overcharged, you can take your driver’s licence number and name and call Naxos Taxi Union to discuss your experience at +30 22850 24331, or for more serious matters you can reach out to the local police on +30 22850 22100.

Frequently asked questions

Are taxis in Naxos easy to find?

There are 33 available taxis in Naxos collaborating to offer convenient and fast services. You can easily hail a taxi in the street, call a radio taxi, or simply walk to the main taxi ranks at the port, airport and city centre to find your cab. In any case, you shouldn’t wait more than 10 minutes for your ride to arrive.
Nevertheless, you can always pre-book your transfer in advance with Welcome Pickups for unbeatable prices and guaranteed on-time pickups.

Are taxis in Naxos expensive?

Naxos taxi prices are reasonable whilst regulated within the island. In general, you should expect to pay around €6.50 for any trip within Naxos. Taxis calculate their fares mainly based on the distance travelled. However, nighttime fares and surcharges may increase your final fare unexpectedly. To ensure a set fare and excellent service every time, you may want to consider booking your transfer with Welcome Pickups.

Are you supposed to tip a Naxos taxi driver?

Tipping your Naxos taxi driver isn’t necessary. However, if you feel satisfied with their services and have enjoyed your ride, you can tip them any amount you wish or round up your fare.

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