How Does Taxi & Rideshare Work in Austria?
Last verified: 2025-06 · Europe
1The Quick Answer
Taxis are metered and reliable; Uber and Bolt operate in Vienna; for the airport, the CAT train or S-Bahn is far cheaper than any taxi.
2What You Need to Know
Vienna's taxis are metered, honest, and licensed — flagging one or booking via the Taxi 40100 app (the city's main operator) is safe and straightforward. Uber and Bolt both operate in Vienna and often offer competitive pricing. For Vienna International Airport, the City Airport Train (CAT) takes 16 minutes to the city centre for around €14, while the S-Bahn S7 costs around €4 and takes 25 minutes — both far cheaper than a ~€40 taxi fare.
3Practical Tips
Practical Tips
- 1Download the Taxi 40100 app before arrival for Vienna's most reliable licensed taxi service, which shows fares upfront.
- 2Take the S-Bahn S7 from Vienna Airport to the centre for around €4 — it runs every 30 minutes and is perfectly safe with luggage.
- 3Rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) show prices upfront; always confirm the driver and plate number match before getting in.
How does this compare?
Taxi & Rideshare rules in nearby and similar countries:
Uber in Germany operates only with licensed taxis, not private drivers — expect the same metered fares as a regular cab.
Uber, Bolt, and Ola all operate across the UK; London's iconic black cabs are metered and trustworthy but expensive.
Uber and Bolt operate across France, and G7 and Taxis Bleus are Paris's official taxi companies — all taxis are metered and Uber from CDG airport is often cheaper than a taxi.
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