Mobility

Taxi drivers at Lisbon Airport arrivals must now apply fixed prices

Taxis operating at the Lisbon Airport arrivals terminal are now required to use fixed rates for destinations within the city, following the 'taxi-voucher' table set by Turismo de Lisboa. All destinations not included in this official table must continue to use the taximeter.

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If you are arriving at Lisbon Airport, you can now expect a predictable, fixed fare to common city destinations instead of a variable metered price, though you should verify if your specific destination is on the official voucher table.

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