Taxis have the word 'TAXI' written on them and have yellow registration number plates. It is compulsory for them to use a taximeter that can also give a receipt. The price chargeable is calculated according to the distance travelled but will also include a fixed booking fee and (if appropriate) a waiting fee. It is customary to give a tip of ten per cent, depending on the level of satisfaction.

The total charge that has to be paid by the passenger is made up of 3 separate parts: the basic charge which is irrespective of how far the journey is (maximum 300 HUF during the day, maximum 420 HUF at night), a per kilometre charge which depends on how many kilometres are covered during the journey (maximum 240 HUF per kilometre during the day, maximum 336 HUF at night), and the waiting charge. The larger taxi companies work with rates far lower than the maximum charges listed above.

It is well worth noting down their telephone numbers, and then calling them, because a taxi ordered by phone is cheaper than one called on the street.

Budataxi: 233-3333
Budapest Taxi: 433-3333
Citytaxi: 211-1111
Főtaxi: 222-2222
Taxi 2000: 200-0000
Tele 5 Taxi: 355-5555
Rádiótaxi: 377-7777
6x6 Taxi: 266-6666