Taxi stand on the west side of the Central Railway station
Taxis in Helsinki are expensive. Cab fares are regulated by the government, and the taxi fares are reviewed yearly. Getting into any taxi gives you a starting charge of ?5.50 on weekdays, or ?8.60 after 8PM and all day Sunday. The meter ticks at ?1.43/km. The rate increases if there are more than two passangers. There are also surcharges for large bags and leaving from Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport (?2). Generally baggage that is considered large enough to warrant an extra charge is baggage that won't fit in the trunk easily, without, for example, folding down the back seat. This charge is also applied if you are travelling with a large pet - though service dogs travel free.
During weekend nights and some popular events or holidays, it can be a bit difficult to find a taxi. Walk to the nearest taxi stand or try to book by phone from Taxi Helsinki 0100 0700 or Lähitaksi 0100 7300. If it's a very busy night, try calling Taksione at +358-50-5455454 or Kajon at 01007070. To pre-order a taxi for a given time, call 0100 0600. A pre-order can be placed for a taxi maximum two weeks prior to the time the taxi is needed, and a minimum of a half an hour before. A pre-order fee of ?6.60 will be added to the taxi fare.
Drivers are not required to pick up a person hailing them on the street. If their light is on, and they pass a person hailing them, it is usually because there is a taxi stand very near by with available taxis waiting for customers. If you are not near a taxi stand, you'll very likely be able to hail a passing taxi with the light on. If the queues at night seem frustratingly long and you are willing to walk a bit, try heading towards Hakaniementori or Lauttasaari Bridge, where you can often hail a returning taxi (don't bother if the light is not on).
Helsinki Limo will provide airport pick-ups, privatecar services as transfers and longer trips. Their vehicles are always new and black with leather interior. Worth of asking offers either from [email protected] or simply calling +358 207 870360. Drivers speak english and can even, by order, give small sighseeings. Quality company.
Yellow Line is a good, cost-effective option for getting from the airport to the city center. Minivans carry up to seven or eight passengers and drop passengers off at their individual destinations. The shuttles can be found at their bright yellow desks in arrivals lounges 1 and 2. Prices start from ?27 for one or two passengers and varies based on the number of people in the van.
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