Official Taxi
€30 flat rate to city centre (within M-30)
25-45 min
Ayuntamiento de Madrid (white taxis with red stripe)
Uber
€25-45 (Cabify + Uber both operate)
Level 0 arrivals designated ride-share pickup
Cheapest way
Renfe Cercanías C1 to Chamartín €2.60 or Metro Line 8 to Nuevos Ministerios €4.50-5 — 20-25 min.
Where to catch an official taxi
T1/T2/T3/T4 arrivals — outside baggage claim, follow "Taxi" signs
How to avoid taxi scams at Madrid Barajas
- €30 flat rate to city centre (inside M-30 ring road) is LAW — you cannot be charged more.
- Only use white taxis with red stripe. Others are unlicensed.
- Driver may add €5.50 airport supplement to metered fares — this is on top of flat rate, not scam.
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 Madrid (MAD)
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.