Greek taxis are very cheap by European standards.
All licensed taxis are equipped with metres (the fare is charged per km) and display a card detailing the latest valid tariffs and surcharges.
Thus, before boarding a taxi make sure to seek information from another source on the exact fare for the journey.
Before using a taxi, you should also be aware of the following:

* Charge per km For taxis throughout Kalymnos : € 0.36 (Tariff 1) and € 0.68 (Tariff 2).
Also € 1.05 for initial charge (flagdown rate).

* Other surcharges: Waiting time per hour: € 9.60 Passengers' luggage: € 0.35 for every piece of luggage weighing over 10 kg

* Late night surcharge: € 0.68 Tariff 2, applying from 24:00 - 05: 00 hrs

* Surcharges from airport, or ferry.
From the port: € 0.95 From/to Kalymnos airport € 2.30.

Radio taxi extra charge:
€ 1.70 (simple call), € 2.80 (appointed time & place).

* Taxi driver's obligations:
He should carry passenger's luggage from the pavement to the vehicle and vice versa.
He is not entitled to deny you a ride and cannot pick up extra passengers without your permission.
Passenger may request a waiting time up to 15 minutes, or more if there is a serious reason.
Upon passenger's request, the driver is obliged to issue an invoice stating the route and metred fare paid.

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