Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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To avoid an argument about the fare, check that the meter is running and set to the cor-
rect tariff and expect airport, toll and bag (over 10kg) surcharges. Total fares vary depend-
ing on traffic.
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If a taxi picks you up while already carrying passengers, the fare is not shared: each per-
son pays the fare on the meter minus any diversions to drop others (note what it's at when
you get in).
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Short trips around Central Athens cost around €5. Beware of taxi scams (
Click here
)
.
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Olympic Air offers an online taxi prebooking service.
Taxibeat
(https://taxibeat.gr)
Mobile app for hailing available taxis by location and rating. Can
book from abroad.
Reliable Operators
Booking a radio taxi costs €1.88 extra.
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Athina 1
(
210 921 2800)
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Enotita
(
801 115 1000)
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Ikaros
(
210 515 2800)
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Kosmos
(
18300)
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Parthenon
(
210 532 3000)
Tickets & Passes
Tickets good for 90 minutes (€1.40), a 24-hour travel pass (€4) and a weekly ticket (€14) are valid for all forms of
public transport except for airport services. Bus/trolleybus-only tickets (€1.20) cannot be used on the metro. Chil-
dren under six travel free; people under 18 and over 65 pay half-fare. Buy tickets in metro stations or bus booths
and at most
periptera
(kiosks). Validate the ticket in the machine as you board your transport of choice.
