A metered ride from Zagreb Airport to the city center typically runs €30 to €45 from the rank or €20 to €30 via app (Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, Bolt, Uber). The rank is on the ground floor at Arrivals in the Meet & Greet area, run under contract by Taxi Gorica. App rides usually save €10 or more. Never accept an unmetered offer from someone inside the terminal; go to the marked rank or use an app.
Last updated: May 24, 2026. Fares and operators cross-checked against the official Zagreb Airport site, Taxi Gorica, Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, Radio Taksi, Bolt and Uber on this date.
The 5 Ways to Get a Taxi from Zagreb Airport
Five real options. Pick by what matters: speed off the curb, price, or no-app convenience. For the wider picture, see our overview of all transport options from Zagreb Airport; for the cheapest option full stop, see bus 290 (the cheapest option).
| Option | Typical price | App needed | Payment | Waiting time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport rank (Taxi Gorica) | €30 to €45 to center | No | Card or euro cash | 0 to 10 min |
| Cammeo app | €20 to €30 | Yes | In-app card or cash | 5 to 10 min |
| Eko-Taxi app | €20 to €30; same day, night, Sunday rate | Yes | In-app card or cash | 5 to 10 min |
| Bolt | €25 to €35 (dynamic, can surge) | Yes | In-app card | 5 to 15 min |
| Uber | €25 to €35 (dynamic, can surge) | Yes | In-app card | 5 to 15 min |
The rank is the fastest off the curb when a flight has just landed; the apps are usually cheaper but you wait a few minutes for the driver to arrive. After the last bus of the day, the rank is still running 24/7.
The Taxi Rank at Zagreb Airport
The rank is on the ground floor of the passenger terminal, in the Arrivals Meet & Greet area, immediately outside the main exit doors. Walk through the arrivals hall, exit through the sliding doors, and the rank is right there on the left.
In practice you do not pick a company at the rank: you take whichever car is at the front of the queue. The cars are all driven by members of Taxi Gorica (the Taxi Association of Velika Gorica), the operator contracted by the airport. They run calibrated meters set by city ordinance, so the displayed fare is the legal fare. The rank works 24/7 and cycles fast even after several flights land at once.
Local Taxi Companies in Zagreb
Three main licensed operators run city taxis in Zagreb. All three can pick you up at the airport via app; they meet you in the rideshare zone, not at the rank, and use city-set calibrated meters.
Cammeo
One of the largest taxi operators in Croatia and among the cheapest in Zagreb. The app shows the price up front, takes card or cash, and supports child seats and wheelchair-accessible vehicles on request.
Eko-Taxi
Hybrid fleet, the real differentiator if low emissions matter to you. Published rate is €2.50 to start, €1.40 per kilometer, with the same fare day, night, Sunday and holidays. Luggage free. App shows the price up front.
Radio Taksi Zagreb
The third main licensed operator, with its own app and call-center booking. Pricing is in the same band. A fine fallback if Cammeo or Eko-Taxi do not have a car nearby.
Bolt and Uber at Zagreb Airport
Both Bolt and Uber operate at Zagreb Airport. Bolt is the dominant rideshare in Zagreb and usually has the deeper driver pool.
How Rideshare Pricing Compares
For the airport-to-city run, Bolt and Uber typically quote €25 to €35 against €30 to €45 at the rank. Pricing is dynamic and can surge after several flights land at once. Cammeo and Eko-Taxi app rides often come in slightly under Bolt.
Where the Rideshare Pickup Point Is
Bolt, Uber, and the Croatian taxi apps all pick up from the rideshare zone, signposted from arrivals. Car make, plate, and driver name appear in the app.
Rideshare wins on price; the rank wins on speed when a car is already waiting at the curb, and on availability late at night when driver supply thins after 01:00.
How Zagreb Airport Taxi Fares Work
The City of Zagreb sets the tariff. Calibrated meters are required by ordinance and the displayed fare is the legal fare. A driver cannot legitimately quote a verbal price higher than the meter.
Day Rates, Night Rates and Supplements
The standard tariff applies during the day. Night rates apply roughly 22:00 to 05:00 and lift the per-kilometer price modestly. Sunday and holiday rides may carry a small supplement at some operators, though Eko-Taxi keeps a single rate around the clock. App quotes include the relevant supplement; rank fares show on the meter.
Payment Methods
Most rank taxis and all the major Zagreb operators accept cards. Bolt and Uber are card-only through the app. If paying cash, euro is fine; very large notes can be hard to break.
Getting a Receipt
Always ask for a receipt. Rank drivers print one from the meter; app rides email it. The receipt carries the vehicle ID and driver name, which you need if there is a dispute.
What to Avoid (Common Patterns)
Most airport taxi issues come from a few patterns. The defenses are simple.
Unmetered Offers from Touts Inside the Terminal
If someone inside the terminal offers a taxi at a "good airport rate," that is a tout, not a licensed rank taxi. Decline and walk to the marked rank or open an app. Licensed drivers do not need to solicit indoors.
"Flat Fare" Verbal Quotes
The meter is the legal fare. A driver who proposes a verbal flat is usually offering a price above the meter. Insist on the meter, or take the next car.
Drivers Claiming the Meter Is Broken
Do not ride. Step out and take the next car at the rank, or open an app instead.
If you think you have been overcharged, keep the receipt, note the vehicle ID and driver name, and contact the operator. For Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, and Radio Taksi the contact is on their site or in the app; for the rank, Taxi Gorica handles complaints.
Insider Tips for Taking a Taxi from Zagreb Airport
Install Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, or Bolt before you land. Mobile data on landing is enough to call a car, and the app price usually beats the rank by €5 to €15.
Eko-Taxi runs hybrids and a flat rate. Same fare day, night, Sunday, and holidays. Useful for a known price on a late arrival.
Expect €20 to €30 by app to the center. If a verbal quote is significantly higher, refuse it and use the meter or an app. Rank rides land €30 to €45 because of the longer route and airport pickup factors.
Late at night the rank can wait. When several flights land after 23:00, the queue can stretch ten or fifteen minutes. Apps usually have a car within 5 to 10 minutes if the rank looks busy; after 03:00 the rank is the safer bet as app driver supply thins.
Tipping is not expected. Rounding up the fare, or 5 to 10 percent for good service, is appreciated, not required.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Zagreb Airport to the city center?
A metered ride from the rank typically runs €30 to €45, with night and Sunday rates at the upper end. App rides via Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, Bolt, or Uber are usually €20 to €30.
How long does the taxi take from Zagreb Airport to Zagreb?
Twenty to thirty minutes to most central addresses outside rush hour. Weekday rush hours (07:30 to 09:00 and 16:00 to 18:00) can add 15 minutes.
Where is the taxi rank at Zagreb Airport?
Ground floor of the passenger terminal, in the Arrivals Meet & Greet area, just outside the main exit doors. Run under contract by Taxi Gorica and open 24/7.
Is Bolt available at Zagreb Airport?
Yes. Bolt is the dominant rideshare in Zagreb. Pickup is in the rideshare zone outside the terminal, not at the rank; the app shows the exact spot.
Does Uber work at Zagreb Airport?
Yes. Same rideshare pickup zone as Bolt. Bolt is usually cheaper on the same route.
Can I pay by card in a Zagreb taxi?
Most rank taxis and all the major Zagreb operators (Cammeo, Eko-Taxi, Radio Taksi) accept cards. Bolt and Uber are card-only through the app. Confirm card before setting off in a rank taxi in case a terminal is out.
Are Zagreb Airport taxis safe?
Yes. Rank taxis are licensed and metered; Bolt and Uber include in-app tracking and trip records. The main risk is touts inside the terminal offering unmetered fixed prices.
Which is the cheapest taxi company in Zagreb?
It depends on the route and time. Cammeo and Eko-Taxi often come in cheapest in-city; Bolt frequently has the lowest airport-to-city quote. Check two apps before confirming.