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Essen Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Essen Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for € 3.50, plus € 2.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Essen

Essen To Gelsenkirchen	25 EUR
Essen To Dortmund	74 EUR
Essen To Düsseldorf International Airport	95 EUR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Essen

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Essen

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3.5EUR

Price per KM

2 EUR

Waiting time per hour

31.8EUR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Essen city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 13.5 EUR.

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Essen taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Essen?

A 5km ride in Essen costs about 13.5 EUR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Essen?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Essen or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Essen as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Essen?

if you can’t find a taxi Essen or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Essen?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Essen taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Essen.

What’s the price of Taxi in Essen per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Essen is 3.5 EUR. Each KM is then priced at 2.0 EUR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 31.8 EUR per hour.

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