Everything about the Magdeburg Taxi Rate
Taxi Rate Magdeburg |
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| Daytime 1 | Night 2 | |
| Base Fare | €3.90 | €3.90 |
| Price per Kilometer |
kilometers 1–3: €3.10Then every km €2.30
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kilometers 1–3: €3.30Then every km €2.50
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| Standing / Waiting Time | €30.00 per hour | €30.00 per hour |
| 1 Day rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. 2 Night rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 10:00pm until 6:00am. Sunday all day. | ||
Valid since 1 décembre 2023
Last checked
2023-12-15
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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Magdeburg Taxi Rate
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Calculate Taxi Fare Now Using the Magdeburg Taxi Rate1. The Magdeburg Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Officially Set
The Magdeburg taxi rate was officially set on 1 décembre 2023. In Germany, cab fares are set officially by cities or districts and published in the official tariff ordinance. Unless otherwise regulated, it is binding for all cabs and cab companies within the compulsory travel area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the cabs.
How the fare is made up under the Magdeburg taxi rate:
The taxi tariff of Magdeburg sets out clear rules for how your fare is calculated. When you start a ride, there is a base fare of €3.90. This amount is charged at the beginning of every trip, regardless of the distance. The tariff then uses two different price structures depending on the time of your journey.
From Monday to Saturday, between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, the day tariff applies. During this time, the cost for each kilometer for the first 3 kilometers is €3.10 per kilometer. For any distance beyond 3 kilometers, the fare per kilometer is €2.30. If your taxi needs to wait—for example, in heavy traffic or at your request—the waiting time is charged at €30.00 per hour.
At night, which is from Monday to Saturday between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am, and all day on Sundays, the night tariff applies. The base fare remains €3.90. For the first 3 kilometers, the price is €3.30 per kilometer. For all subsequent kilometers, it is €2.50 per kilometer. Waiting time during the night period is also charged at €30.00 per hour.
Passengers can expect their fare to be calculated using these rules, making the cost of each ride transparent. The total fare is the sum of the base fare, the distance charge according to the current tariff, and any waiting time if applicable, following the official rules of the Magdeburg taxi tariff.
2. Statistics on the Magdeburg Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Magdeburg Taxi Rate
- We currently have a total of 3 historical taxi rates for Magdeburg in our database.
- The oldest rate for Magdeburg in our database dates from 2014.
- Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 1,644 days.
- The current taxi rate for Magdeburg shown above was last updated on 1 décembre 2023 and has therefore been valid for 841 days.
- Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 803 days.
expected in
803 days
The following chart shows the price development from 2014 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.
4. Legal Basis for Taxi Rides in Germany
Contrary to what many people assume, there is no single, nationwide taxi price in Germany. Taxi fares are set by the respective cities or districts – usually via an official taxi fare regulation.
This means:
- Each local authority can define its own prices
- Fares differ between cities, districts and federal states
- Taxi companies are required to apply these prices
Negotiating the price is not allowed, because these are officially approved mandatory fares.
In Germany, a taxi fare usually consists of several fixed components:
🚕 Base fare
The base fare is charged once at the start of the ride. It covers the provision of the vehicle and can vary significantly by city.
📏 Distance rate
The distance rate is charged during the trip. Many tariffs use tiers, for example:
- a rate for the first kilometres
- a different rate beyond a certain distance
⏱️ Waiting time
If the taxi is stuck in traffic or waits at the passenger’s request, waiting time is charged. This is usually billed per minute or per hour and can noticeably increase the total fare.
In many cities, different rates apply depending on the time of day. Possible examples include:
- night surcharges
- weekend or public holiday rates
- special late-evening rates
Whether and when such surcharges apply depends on the local regulation. You can find the details for this tariff at the top of this page.
Some cities offer special rules, such as:
- short-trip rates for very short rides
- minimum fares
- special prices for certain zones or times
These rules are not uniform nationwide. If special prices exist for this tariff, you’ll also find them at the top of this page.
Differences in taxi prices are driven by factors such as:
- local cost of living
- wages and operating costs
- traffic density and congestion
- municipal requirements
That’s why the same distance can cost several euros more in one city than in another.
Because of these differences, comparing taxi fares in Germany makes sense. On this website you’ll find:
- up-to-date fares from across Germany
- city-to-city comparisons
- practical ride examples
- statistics and rankings
This helps you estimate realistic costs before you ride.
In Germany, taxi fares are not updated on a fixed schedule, but when needed. Changes typically happen when economic or legal conditions shift significantly—for example due to rising operating costs, wage increases or regulatory changes.
Taxi rides in Germany are subject to fare binding. This means the officially set taxi tariff must be applied. Drivers are legally required to use the approved tariff.
No deviations within the mandatory service area
Within the mandatory service area, fares may neither be exceeded nor undercut. Individual price agreements, discounts or flat special prices are not permitted. This prohibition also applies to the taxi tariff shown here. The fare is calculated exclusively via the taximeter based on the official tariff.
Price agreements possible for destinations outside the mandatory area
For rides whose destination lies outside the mandatory service area, price agreements are generally possible. In this case, a fixed price or different fare can be agreed with the driver or taxi company before the ride starts. The agreement must be clear and made in advance—later changes are not permitted. Without an explicit agreement, the regular tariff still applies and the ride is billed via the taximeter.
Calculate your planned ride in advance with our taxi calculator and use the result as a reference for your considerations.
5. Is the Magdeburg Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?
We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.
For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.
Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!
I last checked the taxi rate Magdeburg 2023-12-15 on 15 décembre 2023.
This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Magdeburg Taxi Rate
Simply enter your exact start and destination addresses to receive a realistic fare estimate based on the current Magdeburg taxi rate.
Calculate Taxi Fare Now Using the Magdeburg Taxi Rate