Madrid Taxis

One of the best things about Madrid is that there are thousands of taxis - white cars with a diagonal red stripe on the side. The taxis are modern, generally honest and reasonably cheap; €5 will get you most places within the center. The common way to tip in Spain is to round up the fare, but you're not expected to tip. Some drivers will charge supplements on the metered fair for baggage, for going to the train and bus stations or outside the city limits (which includes going to the airport) and for night trips (11pm-7am). A common fare from the airport to the city is around €25.

In any area in the center, day and night, you should be able to wave down a taxi (available ones have a green light on top of the cab) in a couple of minutes. To phone for a taxi, call 914 298 590, 915 478 500, 914 051 213 or 914 459 008.

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