Fares
Taxi fares in Neumünster: what a ride really costs
Within Neumünster an official tariff applies. The meter charges it and no driver may deviate from it. Here it is in full, exactly as it has applied since 1 May 2025.
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The official tariff of the city of Neumünster
Valid since 1 May 2025, fare ordinance of 10 April 2025. Within the compulsory service area the taximeter charges exactly these rates.
| Item | Day, Mon to Sat 6:00 to 22:00 | Night, Sundays and public holidays |
|---|---|---|
| Base fare | 4.60 € | 5.60 € |
| per kilometre, up to 6 km | 2.30 € | 2.30 € |
| per kilometre, from 6 km | 1.90 € | 1.90 € |
| Waiting time per hour | 36.00 € | |
| Bulky items, per piece | 7.00 € | |
| Larger taxi, 5 to 6 people | 7.00 € | |
| Larger taxi, 7 to 8 people | 10.00 € | |
| Pick-up drive | free | |
The night tariff applies Monday to Saturday from 22:00 to 6:00 and all day on Sundays and public holidays. Saturday daytime is the day tariff. Normal luggage is always included.
One tariff for everyone, always the same
The city of Neumünster set the tariff in its regulation on transport fares of 10 April 2025. It came into force on 1 May 2025. For journeys within the compulsory service area (Pflichtfahrgebiet) it is a fixed price in the literal sense: it may be neither exceeded nor undercut.
That also means something which surprises many people: within Neumünster there can be no discount for booking online. If you book online, you pay exactly the same as someone who hails a cab in the street. What you gain online is time and certainty, not money.
Two myths doing the rounds online
First: Saturday daytime is not night rate. The night rate applies Monday to Saturday from 10 pm to 6 am, plus all day on Sundays and public holidays. Saturday from 6 am to 10 pm is the perfectly normal day rate.
Second: bulky items cost €7.00, not €5.00. That means things like a bicycle or a surfboard. Normal luggage is always included and costs nothing extra.
Where the tariff ends
The compulsory service area covers the city of Neumünster plus journeys to and from Tasdorf, Bönebüttel, Padenstedt, Ehndorf, Wasbek, Großharrie, Rendswühren and Schillsdorf. Nothing more.
Everything beyond that, meaning Hamburg, Kiel, Lübeck, Rendsburg, Sylt and the rest, is freely negotiable. There we work with a fixed price you see before you book, and there booking online does bring a genuine price advantage.
The pickup costs nothing
The meter starts the moment you get in. The drive out to you is not charged, not even for an advance booking. Waiting time is charged at €36 per hour, from the very first minute, with no free allowance.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a short ride in Neumünster?
Expect the base fare of €4.60 plus €2.30 per kilometre for the first six kilometres. A three kilometre ride comes to around €11.50. From the seventh kilometre the price per kilometre drops to €1.90.
Is a taxi more expensive at the weekend?
Only on Sundays and public holidays, when the night rate with its €5.60 base fare applies all day. Saturday daytime is a perfectly normal day at the normal rate.
Can I pay by card?
Yes, in every one of our vehicles. Cash works too, of course. For fixed-price journeys outside Neumünster you can also pay online in advance, with PayPal, credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Is the pickup charged?
No. The meter starts when you get in. The drive to your address is free, including for a booking made in advance.