Everything about the Geneva Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Geneva Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Geneva Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Geneva Taxi Rate
4. Is the Geneva Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

1. The Geneva Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Geneva taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2024. In Switzerland, maximum taxi rates are set by the authorities of towns, municipalities or cantons. The taxi tariff Geneva was last set in January 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding as the maximum rate for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded. This is ensured by calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis. Lower tariffs are possible.

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

The taxi tariff of Genf sets out how the cost of a taxi ride is calculated for passengers. At the start of your journey, you will be charged a base fare of 6.15 CHF. This amount is added to your final bill as soon as you enter the taxi and your trip begins.

The main part of the fare is based on the distance you travel. For every kilometer you travel, you will pay 3.20 CHF. This rate applies for all distances driven during your journey. The taxi meter adds this charge as you travel along your route.

If the taxi needs to wait for any reason during your ride, there is a charge for waiting time. The waiting time is charged at a rate of 52.50 CHF per hour. This is added to your fare if the taxi is stationary, such as during heavy traffic or if you ask the driver to wait.

To summarize, your final fare under the taxi tariff of Genf includes the base fare of 6.15 CHF, 3.20 CHF for each kilometer traveled, and any waiting time charged at 52.50 CHF per hour. All charges are combined to give the total price you pay at the end of your ride.

2. Statistics on the Geneva Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2012 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Geneva Taxi Rate from 2024 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 Geneva 2025-02-04 on February 4, 2025.