Official Taxi
€40 flat rate day / €55 night to Syntagma (city centre)
30-45 min
Yellow taxis (Athens Prefecture-licensed)
Uber
Uber operates via TAXI in Athens — same as regular taxi + booking fee
Uber in Athens = Uber Taxi (dispatched from existing taxi fleet)
Cheapest way
Metro Line 3 to Monastiraki €10 — 40 min direct. Express bus X95 to Syntagma €6 — 60 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
Arrivals level — follow "Taxi" signs to yellow-taxi rank
How to avoid taxi scams at Athens International
- €40 flat rate day / €55 night is LAW to city centre. Any driver charging more is scamming.
- Only use yellow taxis at official rank. Others are unlicensed.
- Common scam: driver claims meter is broken. Refuse ride.
- Driver may claim "extra bag fee" — max €0.40 per bag over 10kg.
Skip the queue — pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Athens (ATH)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
EUR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
Round up to nearest euro — 5-10% for good service.
Mobile data for Greece
Get mobile data for Greece set up before you land.
Luggage storage in Athens
Leave your bags somewhere secure in Athens and see the city hands-free.
Airport lounges at Eleftherios Venizelos Airport
Wait for your flight in a lounge — one membership covers lounges at airports across the country and worldwide.
