Taxis in Sweden, and the price sticker

Uber and Bolt both operate in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo, and the established firms Taxi Stockholm, Taxi Kurir and Sverigetaxi are reputable and fair.

Using an app or a known company is the simplest way to sidestep the one real issue in Sweden, the rogue independent taxi, since the price is set or known in advance.

From Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), the Arlanda Express is the fast train, while the commuter train and the Flygbussarna coach are cheaper ways into the city.

If you want a taxi, the reputable firms offer a fixed fare to central Stockholm (often around 500 to 700 kronor), booked at their desk. This is exactly where rogue taxis lurk, so do not jump into an unknown cab at the rank.

Because taxis are deregulated, fares vary a lot and a small number of rogue cabs charge wildly high rates, the classic Stockholm airport and tourist trap.

Your protection: by law, every taxi must display a yellow comparison-price sticker (jamforpris) in the rear window, showing the price for a standard trip. If that number looks high, walk away. Simpler still, use an app or a known firm, where the fare is set or fair.

Fares are paid by card or Swish, as Sweden is nearly cashless. Tipping is not expected, so at most round up for good service.

For more, see tipping in Sweden, cash or card in Sweden, and the Sweden money guide.

Common questions

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