Taxis in Split are very widespread, particularly during the summer months, and you should have no trouble finding one a few minutes away even during night hours. Taxis in Split have no particular color, although in recent years some of the companies have attempted to brand their vehicles a certain way. Most traditional taxis can be found waiting at designated taxi stops located next to the Main Bus Station, near Riva, at Prima Grad, next to Prokurative and at the airport. Taxis from ridesharing companies like Uber and Bolt ,as well as some of the locally-run app-based companies can also be reached on the move, at your desired pick up location.
Prices in Split are not very consistent, ranging from as low as 0.83€ and as high as 1.80€ per kilometer. Though the companies with the lowest per kilometer prices like Uber and Bolt add on variable fees, and also keep a high minimum price per ride of 7.00€.
Taxi-related scams are not uncommon, particularly relating transfers to and from Split Airport. Since Split Airport is located some 25 kilometers from the city center, and as such not within the city limits of Split, many dishonest taxi drives will use the ride as an opportunity to make extra money, going around their respective company’s rates to artificially increase the price of the ride.
The risk of overcharging is naturally the highest when you are searching for the taxi at the spot, either at the designated taxi stops within Split and especially so at the airport. In order to minimize your chances of being scammed, either double-check with your driver the price of the ride before you step in the taxi or insist on having the taxi meter turned on at all times, while also always making sure you are issued a proper bill for the ride. Alternatively, avoid taxi stops all together and make use of the several available taxi mobile apps used locally which guarantee a fair price.
* Fixed price which includes first 3 kilometers.
** Price calculated on the basis of trip length from Split Airport to Strossmayer Park, which according to GMaps is 24.3 kilometers. For app based taxis, we entered prices the respective apps were offering us on the same day for the route, discounts included.
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Article last updated with the relevant pricing on Sept 10, 2024.