In short: Flag fall ~250 RSD (~€2), then ~80–100 RSD/km. A 5 km city journey costs 600–1,000 RSD (~€5–8). Airport fixed rate: ~3,000 RSD (~€25) via the official voucher desk. CarGo app is typically 10–20% cheaper than metered taxis.
Typical journeys:
- Central Belgrade to Kalemegdan (2 km): ~350–500 RSD
- Stari Grad to Savamala (3 km): ~500–700 RSD
- Central Belgrade to Airport (18 km): ~3,000 RSD fixed via voucher (~€25)
- Night surcharge (22:00–06:00): ~20–30% additional
CarGo vs taxi: CarGo offers transparent upfront pricing, generally 10–20% cheaper for city journeys. Bolt also operates for comparison. For the airport, use the official voucher desk or CarGo designated zones.
Key context: All regular city buses, trams, and trolleybuses are free since January 2025. For most tourist-zone movements (Knez Mihailova, Kalemegdan, Skadarlija), public transport replaces taxis entirely. Taxis are most relevant for the airport, heavy luggage, or after 23:00.
FAQ
Airport taxi fixed price? ~3,000 RSD (~€25) via official airport voucher desk inside arrivals.
Card payment? Most modern taxis accept cards. Confirm before getting in.
Is CarGo or Bolt cheaper? Both 10–20% cheaper than street taxis, with transparent upfront pricing.
Night surcharge? Yes — ~20–30% added from 22:00 to 06:00.
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