Paros taxi services
There’s no better way to explore the beautiful island of Paros than in a convenient and air-conditioned taxi. Getting from point A to point B in a Paros taxi is not only affordable but the quickest way to travel. There are hundreds of taxis roaming around the island 24 hours a day, most of which are silver with a large “TAXI” sign on top. When a taxi is free, they will usually light up this sign to show people in the street. All taxis in Paros are required to use a taximeter by law to calculate their fares.
You can easily hail a taxi in the street, walk to a taxi rank, call a Paros taxi number, or use a ride-sharing app. For important and time-sensitive journeys, such as your Paros Airport taxi, we also suggest pre-booking your rides with a company such as Welcome Pickups. Be sure to look for the official taxi number on the side of the car and the city logo, ensuring a safe journey every time in a local Paros taxi.
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How much does a taxi cost?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM PAROS AIPORT TO PAROS PORT | 15 € | 17 € | 12 MIN |
| FROM PAROS AIRPORT TO PARIKIA | 25 € | 28 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM PARIKIA TO NAOUSSA | 18 € | 21 € | 15 MIN |
| FROM PAROS PORT TO NAOUSSA | 22 € | 25 € | 20 MIN |
What are the Paros taxi prices?
The Paros taxi prices are monitored by the Greek government, so are heavily regulated. If you are embarking on a short journey, you will pay the minimum fare of €3.50, However, for longer journeys, you will be charged using a taximeter based on distance. There are two different price points per km depending on what time of day you travel, at night (24:00 to 05:00) the cost is doubled.
Base fare: €3.50
Price per km day: €0.70
Price per km night: €1.40
For example, a trip from Paphos Airport to the city center of Parikia will cost around €15 during the day and €17 at night, for up to 4 passengers. You can also get from Paros Port to Naoussa in just 20 minutes, costing approximately €20 during the day and €23 when traveling at night.
It’s worth noting that your driver may add on extra charges for things such as any luggage over 10kg (€0.50), a surcharge for pickup from the airport, train station, and port (€1.10), and waiting for one hour (€20).
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How to get a taxi in Paros
Whether you’re traveling to a beach during the day or court to a delicious dinner in the evening, it couldn’t be easier to get a taxi in Paros. You can choose to hail one from the street, walk to a taxi rank, book through a ride-sharing app, or call a taxi in Paros Greece on the phone. If you choose to hail a taxi in the street, be sure to check the large ‘TAXI’ sign on the top is lit up, and then wave your arm at the driver. It’s worth noting that sometimes there may be another person in the taxi that stops for you. This happens often on small Greek islands, the driver will usually drop you off after he takes the first passenger to their destination.
If you’d prefer to walk to one of the taxi ranks, you can usually spot them thanks to a sign saying “Piatsa” or a long line of silver Paros taxis waiting. Paros taxi ranks are located all around the city, at popular tourist attractions, major beaches, Paros Port, Paros Airport, and the bus station.
How to get a taxi from Paros Airport
There’s a dedicated Paros Airport taxi rank that’s open as long as flights and landing and departing. This rank can be found just outside of the main passenger terminal, on the Ground Floor. All taxis from this rank use meters, and you can expect to pay around €15 during the day and €17 at night to get a Paros Airport taxi from Paros Airport to Paros Port.
How to get a taxi from Paros Port
If you’ve taken a ferry to the island, you can easily catch a taxi from Paros Port to your hotel. The Paros Port taxi rank is open from 08:00 to 21:00 daily and the silver metered taxis can be found just outside of the main building. After exiting the building, you will follow the blue fence to the parking area, where the taxis will be waiting. The cost of a taxi from Paros Port to Naoussa will be around €20 in the day and €23 at night.
How to get a taxi from Paros Intercity Bus Station
The Paros Intercity Bus Station is connected to Paros Port and uses the same taxi rank. Taxis can be found here during the port opening times, from 08:00 to 21:00 each day.
Booking through a Paros taxi app
If you’re traveling late at night or from a remote location, you can use a Paros taxi app to book your rides. This will allow you to wait inside and have your driver meet you at your door. There aren’t many Paros taxi apps to choose from, but two reliable options are TaxiApp and Aegean Taxi.
As there aren’t many Paros taxi app options, there can be long waits during peak travel times. To avoid these waits and price spikes that come with ride-sharing apps, we suggest pre-booking your rides with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups.
Calling a Paros taxi number
If you have questionable internet during your time in Paros, having your hotel reception or restaurant call a taxi for you is a great option. Only private Paros taxi companies have phone dispatch services, but a few of the better-rated ones are:
Paros Taxi Karousos: +30 694 413 8995
Happy Move Paros: +30 694 241 1341
Paros Super Trips: +30 698 451 7767
Express Transfer Paros: +30 698 091 1843
Booking your Paros taxi in advance
During high season, finding a taxi in Paros can be extremely difficult, with waits up to an hour. If you’d like to enjoy all the beautiful scenes of Paros, booking your taxi in advance is definitely recommended.
We suggest booking your Paros taxi services in advance with Welcome Pickups. With us, you can secure competitive set-rate fees, English-speaking drivers, guaranteed on-time pickups, and 24-hour customer service, for your convenience.
Paros taxi tips
- Sticking out your thumb to stop a taxi could be considered an insult in Greece, be sure to wave with your full hand instead.
- Many taxi drivers in Paros smoke while driving. If this is an issue for you, be sure to state that before entering the taxi if your driver is a smoker.
- Make sure your Paros taxi driver resets the taximeter before you begin your journey.
- Although some drivers may offer this, asking for a set price from a local taxi may end up being more expensive than using a taximeter. Keep this in mind when planning your trips.
- Baby seats aren't provided as standard for your Paros taxi service, but you may fit your own for free.
- Traveling at night will be more expensive than during the day.
- Pre-booking your taxi in Paros will give you the peace of mind of guaranteed on-time pickups, hand-picked local drivers, competitive fixed-rate fares, English-speaking drivers, and 24/7 customer support.
Wheelchair-accessible taxi in Paros
Unfortunately, standard taxis in Paros don’t have wheelchair accessibility. You may fold and store a wheelchair in the back, but lifts and ramps aren’t usually available. Having said this, there are certain tour companies and private Paros taxi operators that do offer this service, providing fully wheelchair accessible vehicles. If you need a car with a lift or ramp, we suggest contacting these companies in advance.
Paros taxi complaints and safety
All taxis in Greece are monitored by the government. This includes the taxis on Paros island, so using these services should be a pleasant and reliable experience.
Having said this, sometimes you may experience a rude driver or even be a victim of overcharging. If this does happen, be sure to mark down your driver’s name, ID number, and taxi number, and ask for your receipt. You can then take this information to the Tourist Police at Parikia Paros, Maurogenous sq, 84400 or by calling +30 228 402 1673.