Porto Taxi
There is no greater way to explore the vibrant city of Porto than by taxi. Despite the public transport options being relatively reliable, a Porto taxi provides you with an air-conditioned, spacious private transit to your destination.
All Porto taxis are metered with rates fixed by the local government. Fares are generally a little cheaper than most other taxi services in Europe. You can hail a cab from the street or take advantage of the multiple taxi stands outside of the transportation hubs and main attractions, such as São Bento Station, Trinidad Station and Porto Cathedral. You can also find plenty of airport taxis outside of Porto Airport, 24/7, all year round. Whether you’re travelling to your hotel after a long flight or taking a day trip to neighbouring cities, a Porto taxi is the best way of getting around.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PORTO AIRPORT TO PORTO CITY CENTRE | 24 € | 27 € | 20 MIN |
| PORTO AIRPORT TO PORTO LEIXÕES CRUISE TERMINAL | 24 € | 27 € | 20 MIN |
| PORTO AIRPORT TO AVEIRO | 91 € | 99 € | 60 MIN |
| PORTO AIRPORT TO GUIMARAES | 60 € | 75 € | 45 MIN |
| PORTO CITY CENTRE TO VILA NOVA DE GAIA | 11 € | 15 € | 10 MIN |
How much is a taxi in Porto?
Porto taxi prices are calculated using a taximeter. The taximeter fares are set by the local government, so you’ll get the same rate regardless of which taxi you take. The primary factors that dictate your taxi rate are the distance travelled (by km), the time of day and the number of passengers.
There are three different tariffs. Tariff 1 is the “urban tariff” within the city limits. If you go outside of Porto city, your fare will switch to Tariff 3 if the taxi is doing a single journey and returning to the city empty, or Tariff 5 if the taxi is taking you back to your original destination.
With all that in mind, Porto taxi fares are calculated as follows:
Base Porto taxi rates
Base fare (weekdays from 06:00 to 21:00) – €3.25
Base fare (weekdays from 21:00 to 06:00) – €3.90
Base fare (Sundays and public holidays) – €3.90
Tariffs
Tariff 1 – Applied to trips within the Porto city limits. The rate per km is €0.47 during the day and €0.56 at night, for up to four passengers. For over four passengers, the per km cost is €0.61 during the day or €0.73 at night.
Tariff 3 – Applied to one-way journeys outside of Porto city centre. For trips with up to four passengers, the rate per km is €0.94 and €1.13 at night. If over four passengers are travelling, the per km rate is €1.21 during the day and €1.45 at night.
Tariff 5 – Applied to return journeys outside of Porto city centre. The rate per km is €0.47 during the day and €0.56 at night, for up to four passengers. If more than four passengers are travelling, the rate per km is €0.61 during the day and €0.73 at night.
*Note: The night rates apply all day on weekends and public holidays.
Hourly rates
If you’re travelling outside of Porto or want to hire a taxi for the day, there is also an hourly rate available. For up to 4 passengers, the cost is €8.35 for the first hour and then €4.18 for every subsequent half hour. Taxi rides for more than 4 passengers cost €9.80 for the first hour and €4.90 for every subsequent half hour.
Surcharges
There is a flat rate of €1.60 for luggage regardless of whether it’s in the backseat or the boot of the car. Pets can ride with you for a flat rate of €1.60 too.
Any tolls incurred during your journey will be added to your overall fare at the end of the ride.
Overall, taxi costs in Porto are quite reasonable. Short rides around the city shouldn’t cost you more than €8-10. Getting to Porto Airport may cost upwards of €20.
Most taxis carry card machines, but we recommend checking with the driver before you enter the cab. The portable card machines in Porto taxis don’t tend to process Amex, just Visa, Mastercard, and the local card system Multibanco. If in doubt, carry cash with small coins for exact change or pre-book online to pay with your preferred payment method.
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How to get a Taxi in Porto
As Porto is a major city in Portugal, there are taxis everywhere. You can easily spot them as they are either a light beige or black with a green roof. All taxis in Porto have a ‘TAXI’ sign on top. You can tell if a taxi is free and ready to accept a customer if the sign on top is lit up green. You can easily take a Porto taxi by raising your arm and hailing one from the street, walking to a taxi stand or calling a radio taxi company.
If you prefer to take your taxi from a taxi stand, known as “praça de táxis” in Portuguese, you can find them outside the major hotels, the airport, train stations, popular tourist attractions and along Aliados Avenue.
If the weather is bad or you’re travelling late at night and want to get back to your hotel safely, you can also call a radio taxi company. They will pick you up at the exact location you specify, so you can wait for your Porto taxi inside. One of the top taxi companies in Porto is Raditaxis: +351 (225) 073 900.
Most popular Porto taxi apps
If you’d rather book a taxi from your phone, the most reliable taxi (Porto) apps are Uber and Bolt. Long wait times and surge pricing are always a risk in Porto because of the many other tourists ordering taxis.
That said, you can book a private taxi in advance if you know where you’ll be and what time you want to be picked up. Welcome Pickups offers guaranteed on-time pickups with English-speaking drivers at unbeatable prices. Our bespoke service is particularly helpful for those needing guaranteed transport to and from Porto Airport at any hour.
Useful Porto taxi numbers
You can call and book a local Porto taxi if you need one on-demand. Many hotels will provide this service for you at no cost which can help with language barriers. If you’re staying at an Airbnb or elsewhere, you can call the operators yourself. Most Porto taxi services have English-speaking operators.
Here is a list of reliable Porto taxi numbers:
Raditaxis: +351 (225) 073 900
Antral Porto: +351 (225) 353 359
Taxis Porto: +351 (911) 907 533
Benefits of booking a Porto taxi in advance
While Porto taxis are abundant and reliable, there’s nothing better than having a hand-selected vehicle ready and waiting for you at a designated time. By booking your taxi with a trusted company like Welcome Pickups, you get a bespoke service with a professional English-speaking driver and guaranteed on-time collection from anywhere in the city.
You’ll also have the peace of mind of knowing your fare ahead of time, leaving you to relax and enjoy your journey.
Porto Taxi Tips
- Make sure that the taximeter is zeroed to the base fare of €3.25 before you begin your journey.
- Most Porto taxi drivers speak English quite well. That said, be sure to write down your destination address to avoid any confusion.
- You can bring and store your baby seat, stroller or wheelchair for free in all Porto taxis.
- Even if you store your luggage on the seat next to you, you will still have to pay the surcharge of €1.60.
- If you think your driver is taking a longer route, be sure to check your location on Google Maps.
- By law, your driver must supply you with a receipt when asked for one.
- Tipping your driver is not commonplace, but you are welcome to do so.
- There’s a cost increase of 20% when travelling at night.
- Pre-book your Porto taxi or airport taxi to avoid long lines at the queue and enjoy a modern vehicle with a professional driver.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in Porto
Although you can bring and store your wheelchair free of charge, standard Porto taxis aren’t wheelchair accessible. If you need to stay in your chair throughout your journey, you can contact Antral Porto (+351 225 353 359) to request an “adapted vehicle”. There are also some tour companies in Porto that may offer this service upon request.
Porto Taxi Complaints and Safety
Although Portuguese taxis are monitored and have to show their taxi photo ID in the cab at all times which makes them reliable, some folks may run into some problems during their journey. Whether your driver is rude, you feel you have been scammed or you believe you’re being overcharged, be sure to ask for your receipt and note down the driver’s name, taxi number and ID number. You can then report serious problems to the Porto Tourist Police by calling +351 (22) 209 2006 or visiting the station at R. Clube dos Fenianos 19.