Taxis

Quite a few taxi operators in Belgrade are reckless drivers who hate to take passengers on short rides (e.g. from Slavija to Terazije). A taxi must display the name of its taxi company and its ID number. Inside the taxi, the price list and ID card of the driver must be in clear view. Your fare is shown on the meter. Avoid taxi drivers that do not belong to any taxi company (their taxi roof signs display only 'taxi' without stating a company name), who usually hang around the airport and accost travellers. They will overcharge you either by negotiating an exorbitant fare or using a fast meter. Taxi fare in Belgrade is quite easy on the pocket: there is a start-up fee of 119 dinars and the rate per kilometre is 46 dinars at the low tariff (Mon to Sat 06:00 - 22:00) or 52 dinars at the high tariff (Mon to Sat 22:00 - 06:00, Sunday and public holidays). Some taxi companies give a 20% discount if you order a taxi by phone. ‘Beogradski taksi’ taxi company (tel. 9801) uses normal daily rates for services rendered at night, on weekends and public holidays. They also offer fixed, attractive rates to the airport.
There is usually no extra charge for the luggage, but if the taxi driver feels entitled to make that charge, he would have to state so at the outset, or you are not obliged to pay it. A tip is not required, but is appreciated, so you may round off the fare. Pets are transported with the driver’s consent. Many Belgraders like to sit next to the driver and have a nice chat. You can ask the taxi driver about hotels, restaurants, or indeed anything you would like to know about the city or local politics. Most taxi drivers are smokers, but you can request a non-smoking vehicle, or simply ask the driver to extinguish the cigarette.

Trusted taxi companies:
Beotaxi tel.(+381) 11  970
Beogradski taxi tel.(+381) 11 9801
Lux taxi tel. (+381) 11 303 31 23
NBA taxi tel.(+381) 11 318 57 77
Pink taxi tel. (+381) 11 9803