Let’s clear up the big question first: yes, Uber works in Copenhagen again. If you’re weighing up a taxi in Copenhagen versus Uber, the short answer is that Uber pulled out of Denmark in 2017 over the country’s taxi laws and came back in 2025 through licensed taxi firms (first a partnership with Drivr, then Dantaxi, which it bought), and Bolt runs here too after buying Viggo. Whichever app you open, what you get are proper licensed taxis — reliable, English-speaking, spotlessly regulated, and, yes, pricey (Taxa 4×35’s meter starts at 39-49 DKK and runs 11-14.70 DKK per km, plus a per-minute charge). The good news is the local taxi apps do everything the app you use at home would, with a fixed price up front. This taxi Copenhagen Uber guide covers what a cab actually costs, where to find one, when it beats public transport, and how to book without any fuss.
Taxis are the backup, not the default — for most trips the metro or a bike wins on speed and cost, as our guide to getting around Copenhagen lays out. But when you do need a car, here’s how it works.
Taxi vs Uber in Copenhagen at a Glance
| Service | Starting fare | Per km daytime | Per km nights/weekends | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taxa 4×35 (largest) | 39 DKK (49 DKK evenings/weekends) | 11 DKK | 14.70 DKK | Reliable, well-run taxi service |
| Dantaxi | In the app | In the app | In the app | Dependable alternative |
| Drivr | Check the app | Check the app | Check the app | Newer Danish app-based taxi |
| Viggo | Fixed quote | Quoted | Quoted | Electric fleet, price up front |
| Uber | Shown in the app | Shown in the app | Shown in the app | Back since 2025, booking licensed taxis |
| Bolt | 42 DKK | Shown in the app | Shown in the app | Bolt, Comfort, Premium and XL rides; owns Viggo |
| Airport taxi | Meter or fixed app quote | Standard tariff | Standard tariff | Airport transfer |
Uber and Bolt in Copenhagen
Here’s the story. Uber launched in Denmark, then withdrew in 2017 over the country’s new taxi law. It came back in 2025 through a partnership with Drivr, a licensed Danish taxi firm, and went on to buy Dantaxi, so the app now books licensed taxis rather than private drivers. Bolt is here too: it bought Viggo in 2025 and offers its own rides in the city. So if you open either app on arrival, you’ll see cars, which is worth knowing before you land tired at the airport.
The workaround is genuinely painless, because the local apps behave exactly like the ones you know:
- Taxa 4×35 — one of the largest networks; book in the app or by phone, track your car, pay by card
- Viggo — an all-electric fleet that gives you a fixed price before you confirm
- Dantaxi — another reliable nationwide app
- Drivr — a newer Danish app-based taxi option
And a small safety note: if someone approaches you near the airport or a station offering a ride, wave it off — book through an app or head to a rank instead.
Copenhagen Taxi Pricing in Detail
Fares run on the meter, so there is no haggling. Taxa 4×35’s rates are:
- Starting fare (Taxa 4×35): 39 DKK on weekdays 06:00-18:00, 49 DKK at other times
- Daytime per km (06:00-18:00 weekdays): 11 DKK
- Evening per km (18:00-06:00), weekends and public holidays: 14.70 DKK
- Per minute: 6.75 DKK by day, 7 DKK evenings and weekends
- Your own trip: the Taxa 4×35 app quotes a fixed price before you book, based on the pickup address, car type and time of day
Put plainly: a cab is worth it for the right moment, but not for a hop you could do on the metro for 24 DKK.
Where to Find a Taxi
Flagging one down on the street rarely works here — Copenhageners use ranks or apps. Your options, roughly best first:
- Taxi ranks: Central Station (Hovedbanegården), Nørreport, Kongens Nytorv (by Nyhavn) and Copenhagen Airport
- Taxa 4×35 app — among the biggest networks in the city; book and track in the app
- Viggo app — electric fleet with a fixed price before you confirm
- Dantaxi app — a solid alternative network
- Drivr app — a newer Danish taxi service
- Hotel concierge — usually more reliable than trying your luck on the street
- Ask at a restaurant — most will happily call a cab for you
Taxi or Public Transport?
Here’s the honest call on when a cab is genuinely worth it, and when the metro wins:
| Situation | Best option | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Late-night arrival (00:00-05:00) | Taxi | Metro runs but is slower overnight; a taxi is direct |
| Heavy luggage | Taxi | No stairs, more comfort |
| Group of 3-4 sharing | Taxi | Split the fare and it beats four individual tickets |
| Hotel off the metro grid | Taxi | Saves the walk from the nearest station |
| Reduced mobility | Taxi | More accessible than some stations |
| Single central trip | Metro | 24 DKK and 13 min beats a cab that starts at 39-49 DKK |
| Rush hour | Metro | Trains don’t sit in traffic |
| Weekend evening out | Bus/walk | Or a shared taxi for 2-3 people |
Taxis from the Airport
Airport taxis run on the meter, or on a price you fix in the app:
- Fare to central Copenhagen: the meter, or a fixed price quoted in the Taxa 4×35 app that depends on the address, car type and time of day
- Pickup: the curb-side rank at the terminal exit
- Payment: cards everywhere; cash optional
- Tipping: not expected, it’s in the fare
- Group of 4: share the fare between you and weigh it against 30 DKK each on the metro; the cab takes you door to door
For every way in from the terminal, side by side, see our Copenhagen Airport to city centre guide.
Tipping and Payment
- Tipping isn’t expected — the service charge is already in the fare
- Round up if you like — nobody expects it
- Card payment: Visa, Mastercard and Apple Pay all accepted, and preferred over cash
- Cash: accepted but a bit inconvenient; ATMs are scarce late at night
- Receipt: ask the driver if you need one for expenses
- Currency: DKK only; foreign notes aren’t taken
- Apple Pay / Google Pay: tap-to-pay works with zero fuss
Common Questions and Concerns
- Are the taxis safe? Yes — licensed drivers, metered fares, electronic receipts.
- Are they honest? Yes — fares run on the meter or a price quoted up front, and scams are rare.
- Are they expensive? Yes — for most journeys the metro costs far less.
- Do drivers speak English? Universally — English is effectively a second working language here.
- Can I hail one on the street? Occasionally, but a rank or an app is far more reliable.
- Can I share a taxi? Yes — split it with your group at no extra per-person cost.
- Is it safe late at night? Yes — and booking through an app beats waiting at a random rank.
- Should I book ahead? Handy for airport runs; spontaneous trips are fine without.
Late-Night Taxis
Fares go up in the evening. Worth knowing:
- 18:00-06:00 weekdays — the evening tariff applies: 49 DKK to start, then 14.70 DKK/km
- Weekends and public holidays — the same higher rate, all day
- Apps beat ranks at peak times — they dispatch the nearest car to you
- Pre-book for an early airport run leaving 04:00-06:00
- Remember the metro runs all night too — often the faster, cheaper way home
A quick reality check on cost
To put the fares in context: a taxi costs 39-49 DKK before it has moved, against 24 DKK for a metro ticket, and longer cross-town rides climb quickly once the per-km and per-minute charges add up. Where a taxi comes closest is the airport run for a group — the fare divides four ways, set against 30 DKK each on the metro, and it takes you and your luggage to the door. Solo or in a pair, though, the metro almost always makes more sense.
Taxi Copenhagen Uber FAQs
Is Uber available in Copenhagen?
Yes. Uber withdrew from Denmark in 2017 over the country’s taxi laws, then returned in 2025 by working with licensed taxi firms, first Drivr and then Dantaxi, which it bought. Bolt operates here too, having bought Viggo. You can also use a rank taxi or a local app like Taxa 4×35.
How much does a taxi cost?
On Taxa 4×35’s meter it’s 39 DKK to start, then 11 DKK/km and 6.75 DKK a minute on weekdays 06:00-18:00, or 49 DKK, 14.70 DKK/km and 7 DKK a minute in the evening, at weekends and on public holidays. For the airport or any set trip, the app can quote you a fixed price up front, which depends on the address, car type and time of day.
Which taxi apps work in Copenhagen?
You may not need to: Uber itself now books licensed taxis here. The local apps do the same job too: Taxa 4×35 (one of the largest), Viggo (electric, with a fixed price up front, owned by Bolt since 2025), Dantaxi (now owned by Uber) and Drivr (Uber’s partner). You book, track and pay by card in the app, just as you would with Uber elsewhere.
Should I tip the driver?
No — tipping isn’t expected, since the service charge is built into the fare. Rounding up is a nice gesture on a longer ride, nothing more.
Where do taxis pick up?
From ranks at Central Station, Nørreport, Kongens Nytorv and the airport, or wherever an app dispatches one. Hailing on the street is uncommon and rarely works.
Are the taxis safe at night?
Yes — they’re safe around the clock, with licensed drivers and electronically tracked meters. Use an app for the fastest pickup during the late-night rush.
Can I take a taxi from the airport?
Yes — from the curb-side rank at the terminal exit. You pay what the meter shows, or lock in a fixed price in the Taxa 4×35 app, worked out from your address, the car and the time of day. Our airport to city centre guide compares it with the metro and train.
Do taxis take credit cards?
Universally — Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay and Google Pay are all accepted, and cards are preferred over cash.
How do I order a taxi?
Best via the Taxa 4×35, Viggo, Dantaxi or Drivr apps. A hotel concierge will also happily call one for you.
Related Reading
- Getting hold of a bike — Donkey Republic and the rental shops worth using.
- Copenhagen Metro guide
- Crossing to Malmö — the Øresund train, the bridge, and what a day in Sweden costs.
- Public transport tickets
- Copenhagen Card review
- Practical things to know before you go
- How to structure your days
- Walking tours worth joining
The Verdict
So, taxi versus Uber in Copenhagen? These days it’s less of a contest: Uber left in 2017 but came back in 2025 through Drivr and Dantaxi, and Bolt arrived by buying Viggo. On the taxi Copenhagen Uber question, whichever app you use, cabs here are reliable, card-friendly and best kept for late-night arrivals, heavy bags, groups of three or four sharing, and hotels off the metro map. Book through Taxa 4×35 or Viggo for a price up front, don’t bother tipping, and take a cab from the airport when a group with luggage makes door-to-door worth paying for. For most central trips, though, the metro or a bike will get you there faster and for a fraction of the cost — so use taxis for the moments they’re genuinely worth it.
Last updated: July 2026. Photo credits: images via copenhagentourism.org media library.
