How much does a taxi cost in Helsinki?

The taxi fare in Helsinki depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Helsinki valid in Helsinki, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Helsinki within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Helsinki?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Helsinki, we use the current Helsinki taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2024. The Helsinki taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Helsinki using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Helsinki. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Helsinki?

The base fare is €14.40, the per-kilometer fare is €1.14. Standing and waiting time is charged at €68.40 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Helsinki | Everything about the Helsinki Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Helsinki
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	€14.40 incl. 7.6 km	€14.40 incl. 6.7 km
Price per Kilometer	€1.14	€1.30
Standing / Waiting Time	€68.40 per hour	€78.00 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 6:00 to 18:00. ² Night rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 6:00pm until 6:00am. Sunday all day.
Valid since January 1, 2024 Last checked 2025-02-07

The Helsinki Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Helsinki Taxi Rate
Is the Helsinki Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

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1. The Helsinki Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Helsinki taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2024. In Finland, cab prices are no longer set by the state since the deregulation of the market in July 2018. Instead, cab companies can set their own prices, which has led to different fares. The responsibility for setting prices therefore lies with the individual cab companies. There is no statutory upper limit for cab fares. However, companies must inform passengers of the total price or the basis for calculating the price before the journey begins. They are also obliged to state the fare for an example journey of 10 kilometers and 15 minutes. If this example price exceeds 40 euros, the driver must expressly agree the price or the price basis with the customer.

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

The Helsinki taxi tariff explains how taxi fares are calculated in the city. Fares are based on the time of day, the initial fare, the distance travelled, and any waiting time during your trip.

From Monday to Saturday, between 6:00 and 18:00, the base fare is €14.40. This base fare includes the first 7.63 kilometres of your journey. If your trip goes beyond this distance, each additional kilometre costs €1.14. If the taxi needs to wait for any reason, such as traffic or waiting at your request, the charge is €68.40 for each hour of waiting time.

From Monday to Saturday, between 18:00 and 6:00, and all day on Sunday, the night tariff applies. The base fare remains €14.40, but it includes 6.69 kilometres. For every kilometre past this distance, the cost is €1.30. Waiting time during these hours is €78.00 per hour.

To sum up, the Helskinki taxi tariff charges you a base fare that covers a set distance at the start of your ride. If your journey is longer, you pay a set price for each additional kilometre. Waiting time is charged separately per hour, depending on whether it is day or night. This makes it clear and transparent how your taxi fare is calculated in Helsinki.

2. Statistics on the Helsinki Taxi Rate

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3. Is the Helsinki 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!