Taxi Rates
Cologne Taxi Rates
North Rhine-Westphalia
| Standard (00:00 - 23:59) | |
|---|---|
| Distance Rate 1 | €4.90 for the first 34.5 m |
| Distance Rate 2 | then €2.90/km (charged every 34.5 m) |
| Booking Fee | Varies |
| Waiting Time | €36.00/hour |
Notes
Fixed meter fares (no day/night difference): €4.90 flag fall including the first 34.48 m, then €0.10 per 34.48 m (€2.90 per km). Waiting €0.60 per minute.
Ordering a large taxi or carrying more than 4 passengers adds €6.00 to the flag fall (€7.00 from 1 March 2027).
Pre-booked trips by phone or app may be sold at a fixed price up to 20% below or above the meter fare.
The tariff applies within the obligatory service area (Cologne, Bonn, Düsseldorf, Leverkusen, Solingen and surrounding districts); fares for trips leaving it may be freely agreed before departure.