Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Taxis

The taxi rank at Frankfurt Airport is located just outside the arrivals areas at the two terminals. A large fleet of taxis, mostly cream coloured or white Mercedes Benz vehicles, is ready to take passengers to central Frankfurt on the 10 to 15 minute journey. During rush hour the taxi trip can take a little longer, but never more than 30 minutes.

Apart from taking a taxi that is already waiting at the taxi rank outside the terminal buildings, passengers can also book taxis Frankfurt Airport in advance from the central reservation desk. Passengers with such a requirement should ask at the information desk in the arrivals zone, where to find the public telephone booth with the direct phone connection to the Taxi Zentrale.

There are a total of 7 hotels on the airport complex and most of them provide their own shuttle services for guests. Most of these hotel shuttle buses run at half hourly intervals throughout the day.

In Germany the fare charged is for the taxi, irrespective of how many passengers travel. Typically though, most taxis Frankfurt Airport transport between 1 and 3 passengers in one single journey and the cost for this would be approximately EUR 45.00 one way or EUR 90.00 return from the airport to the city centre. Groups or large families can also hire a minibus or van. A trip for 4 to 6 people in a van would be EUR 60.00 for one journey and for 7 to 8 passengers in a minibus the fare would be around EUR 80.00 for a single trip into Frankfurt city centre.

Taxis Frankfurt Airport sometimes have to rush passengers to the other airport serving the city, namely Frankfurt Hahn Airport. A one way trip for 1 to 3 passengers would cost around EUR 149.00 and EUR 166.00 for 4 to 6 people travelling in a taxi van. Even larger groups can also be accommodated in pre-arranged buses. T

he fare for 12 to 14 travellers in such a taxi bus would be EUR 322.00 for a single journey from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Hahn Airport. A standard amount of luggage, say one suitcase and one piece of hand luggage, is usually included in the price per person and drivers are normally very helpful and assist with luggage upon arrival at the hotel or private address.

It is also possible to rent a taxi for a day with a driver rather than booking car rental at the usual car hire stations at the airport. Guided tours and chauffeur driven limousines are perfect for special occasions such as weddings, anniversaries or important business meetings, when self-drive is perhaps less desirable.

Generally speaking, Germany is not a country that is keen on the usage of credit or debit cards. Although some of the airport taxi operators may take credit or debit cards when it comes to paying for the fare, it is best to ask in advance, how much the journey will cost and have the cash ready. A tip of no more than 10% of the total fare is optional.

Frankfurt Airport taxis may charge extra for especially heavy luggage or unusually large items. There may also be a surcharge for late night taxi rides or during public holidays. Travelling further afield in Frankfurt Airport taxis, say to the city of Aschaffenburg for example, can be quite reasonable. A private taxi with up to 4 passengers will cost EUR 67.00 for a single journey. The 45 minute journey would cost EUR 78.00 for max. 8 passengers in a minivan. The taxi service will travel via Frankfurt am Main South, Obertsheim and Seligenstadt via the E42 and E41 road network.

A trip to the city of Bonn via taxis Frankfurt Airport will cost from around EUR 406.00 for up to 4 passengers on a return trip (leaving Bonn the following day). Hiring a private minivan for up to 8 passengers will cost EUR 472.00 for the same return journey.