Estimate Taxi Fares in Düsseldorf
Use our Düsseldorf taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Düsseldorf, Germany. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
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Düsseldorf Taxi Fares Explained
In Düsseldorf every taxi runs on the city's official Taxentarifordnung, and the meter is calibrated and binding.
The current tariff has been in force since 1 May 2025, with a flat base fare and a constant kilometre rate that does not change for night, weekend or public holiday driving. There is no night surcharge in this tariff, so a daytime and a late-night ride over the same route cost the same distance-based amount.
The fare is built from the distance driven plus a time component for standing or slow-moving traffic, which is why a ride through congestion can cost more than the same trip on a clear road. A trip to or from Düsseldorf Airport carries a small airport surcharge, and a large taxi for more than four passengers adds an extra surcharge.
The only genuinely fixed figure is the flat fare between the airport and the Messe exhibition grounds, which is set regardless of how long the drive takes.
About Taxis in Düsseldorf 🚕
Around 1,400 licensed cabs operate in Düsseldorf, with roughly 150 official cab stands across the city. Booking is done by phone, through the local apps or on the web, and the main dispatch numbers are Taxi Düsseldorf at +49 211 33333 and +49 211 99999, Taxiruf at +49 211 714141 and Rhein-Taxi at +49 211 212121.
Uber and Bolt also run in the city, though fares are often close to the metered taxi price.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) sits about 8 km north of the city centre, and taxi ranks sit directly outside the arrivals exits of terminals A, B and C. The metered ride into the centre typically lands in the EUR 25 to EUR 35 range, while the fixed EUR 25 fare links the airport with the Messe grounds.
The airport is also served by the SkyTrain monorail plus the S11 to Hauptbahnhof for about EUR 3.80, so the taxi is mainly worth it for groups, heavy luggage or late arrivals after the trains thin out.
Tips for Taxi Riders
- Always check if the meter is running before your ride starts.
- Carry small change in the local currency for convenience.
- Be aware of possible surcharges like night rides or airport fees.
- If traveling with friends, split the cost to save money.