Everything about the Crete Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Crete Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Where Does the Crete Taxi Rate Apply?
3. Statistics on the Crete Taxi Rate
4. Historical Development of the Crete Taxi Rate
5. Is the Crete Taxi Rate from 2022 Still Current?

1. The Crete Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Crete taxi rate was officially set on August 1, 2022. Taxi tariffs in Greece are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Crete was last set in August 2022 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Crete taxi rate:

The taxi tariff of Kreta provides a clear structure for calculating the cost of a ride. The fare is based on the time of day and consists of a base fare, a price per kilometer, and possible additional charges. Every taxi ride starts with a base fare of 4.00 EUR.

During the day, from 5:00 am to midnight, the base fare covers the first 2.44 kilometers. After this distance, each additional kilometer costs 0.90 EUR. If the taxi is stationary or moving very slowly, a waiting time fee of 45.00 EUR per hour applies.

At night, from midnight to 6:00 am, the base fare also starts at 4.00 EUR, but it covers a distance of 1.76 kilometers. For every additional kilometer after this, the charge is 1.25 EUR. The waiting time fee during the night remains 45.00 EUR per hour.

An extra fee of 4.00 EUR is charged for journeys that begin or end at a Greek airport. This amount is added to the total fare. The final cost of your ride will be calculated using these rules, ensuring clear and consistent pricing for all passengers.

2. Where Does the Crete Taxi Rate Apply?

3. Statistics on the Crete Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2015 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

5. Is the Crete Taxi Rate from 2022 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Crete 2025-03-06 on March 6, 2025.