The Short Answer
Taxis in Antalya are relatively affordable by Western European standards, but they are far pricier than the tram and buses. As of 2026, the meter starts at around 60 TL, with roughly 70 TL per kilometre after that, and most companies now apply a minimum fare of around 250 TL even for a very short hop. Short city rides are cheap in euro terms, while airport and long resort trips add up. The key is making sure the driver uses the meter (taksimetre) or agreeing a fair price before you set off, as overcharging tourists does happen.
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Fares tend to change once or twice a year, usually announced in spring, so treat any TL figure you read (including the ones on this page) as a rough guide rather than gospel. If a fare seems unusually high compared to what you expected, it may genuinely reflect a recent increase rather than an overcharge, so ask the driver, most are happy to explain.
BiTaksi (the main ride-hailing app here) shows you the estimated fare before you confirm the ride, which is the easiest way to sanity-check a quote from a street taxi before you get in.
Quick Answer: 2026 Taxi Fares at a Glance
💶 Indicative 2026 rates in Turkish lira. Fares are revised periodically by the municipality, so treat these as a guide and confirm on the meter.
| Fare Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Starting fare (açılış) | ~60 TL |
| Per kilometre | ~70 TL |
| Minimum fare (short hop) | ~250 TL |
| Typical short city ride (2–3 km) | 250–350 TL |
| Airport to city centre (15 km) | ~€13–20 |
Is There Uber in Antalya? Taxi Apps Explained
Sort of. Uber works in Turkey through its UberTaxi model, which means the car that turns up is an ordinary licensed yellow taxi running on the meter, not a private driver at a fixed app price. Whether a car appears depends on how many local taxis are signed up at that moment, so open the app at your address and see. Locals mostly use BiTaksi, which also calls an official taxi and shows a fare estimate before you confirm. Whichever app you use, the price is the meter price, so there is no real saving, only the convenience of not flagging a car in the street.
Many taxis now take cards, but not all, and some drivers prefer cash for short hops. Ask before you set off, and keep some lira handy just in case.
Tips to Avoid Overpaying
Always insist on the meter, or agree a price in advance for longer trips. Have a rough idea of the distance and normal fare beforehand. Checking BiTaksi’s fare estimate for the same route before you flag down a street taxi is an easy way to do this. Airport taxis are pricier, so a pre-booked transfer often works out cheaper and stress-free with a fixed price. For short hops, the meter is usually fair. Keep small cash, and be wary if a driver refuses the meter; just choose another taxi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are taxis cheap in Antalya?
They are affordable by Western standards for short city rides, with a starting fare of around 60 TL plus roughly 70 TL per kilometre, though a minimum fare of around 250 TL applies even for very short trips. Always use the meter or agree a price first.
How do I avoid being overcharged?
Insist on the meter, agree a fare in advance for longer journeys, check a fare estimate on BiTaksi first, and simply choose another taxi if a driver refuses the meter.
Is there Uber in Antalya?
Uber works through UberTaxi, which sends a regular licensed taxi on the meter, but availability varies. BiTaksi is the app most locals use. Either way you pay the meter price.
Do taxis in Antalya take cards?
Many do, but not all. Ask the driver before you get in and carry some Turkish lira as a backup.
Is a taxi or transfer better from the airport?
For longer trips to resorts, a pre-booked private transfer with a fixed price is often cheaper and less stressful than an airport taxi.
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Page last updated: October 2026. Fares are approximate and change periodically, so always confirm on the meter.
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