How much does a taxi cost in Oslo, and which company is cheapest?
Day and evening rates, airport fixed prices and how to compare.
Short answer
Oslo Taxi charges NOK 312 for its comparison trip of 8 km and 13 minutes on weekday daytime, with higher rates in evenings, at weekends and on holidays. Prices differ between companies, so compare fixed prices before you ride. Oslo Taxi says you always get a price offer when you book or hail a car.
Why
- Oslo Taxi's weekday daytime tariff (06:00–17:00) has a start fee of NOK 52 when hailed or NOK 75 when booked, plus NOK 15.53 per km and NOK 8.69 per minute, with a minimum fare of NOK 140.
- Oslo Taxi's evening and weekend tariff, used on weekday evenings and nights, Saturdays until 22:00 and Sundays, starts at NOK 65 when hailed or NOK 94 when booked, with NOK 18.64 per km and a minimum fare of NOK 169.
- Fixed airport fares differ: Norgestaxi charges NOK 799 between central Oslo and Gardermoen by day, while Oslo Taxi's fixed fares start at NOK 829 to the airport and NOK 729 from it.
Details
On Friday and Saturday nights from 22:00 to 06:00, Oslo Taxi's start fee rises to NOK 75 when hailed, and on public holidays to NOK 83. Its fixed airport fares add NOK 300 outside weekday daytime. Uber and Bolt also operate in Oslo through their apps.
Tip
Ask for a fixed price in the app or by phone before longer trips, such as to Gardermoen, and compare at least two companies.
What may differ
Rates are higher for groups of five or more and on public holidays. The tariffs above are Oslo Taxi's own, and other companies set their own prices.
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Sources
- Oslo Taxi: PricesChecked at:
- Norgestaxi: OsloChecked at:
- Uber: OsloChecked at:
- Bolt: OsloChecked at:
Prices change, so check the taxi company before you go.
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