Taxi Vienna Airport to City Center
Fixed Price €38 · ~25 min · No Hidden Fees — per vehicle, not per person.
VIE → City Center from
€38
fixed · per vehicle · ~25 min
Taxi from Vienna Airport to City Center — Everything You Need to Know
The most popular transfer at Vienna Airport (VIE) is the direct taxi to the city center — the 1st through 9th districts, including the Innere Stadt, Mariahilf, Neubau, Josefstadt, and Alsergrund.
The Route
From Terminal 1 at VIE, your driver takes the A4 motorway (Ostautobahn) towards central Vienna. The drive typically takes 20–30 minutes depending on traffic. During rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm) allow up to 40 minutes.
Price Breakdown — What Does €38 Include?
- ✅ Fixed price of €38 — not affected by traffic or delays
- ✅ All airport fees and tolls included
- ✅ Meet & Greet in arrivals hall (name sign)
- ✅ All luggage — suitcases, ski equipment, strollers
- ✅ 60 minutes free waiting after landing
- ✅ Flight monitoring — driver adjusts if delayed
- ✅ No night surcharge, no weekend surcharge
How Much is a Taxi from Vienna Airport? (All Districts)
| District | Neighbourhood | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1st–9th | City Center, Innere Stadt | €38 |
| 10th–14th | Favoriten, Meidling, Hietzing | from €42 |
| 15th–19th | Rudolfsheim, Döbling | from €44 |
| 20th–23rd | Brigittenau, Floridsdorf, Liesing | from €46 |
All prices per vehicle. Full price list by district →
How to Get a Taxi from Vienna Airport to City Center
There are three options for a taxi from Vienna Airport to city center:
Option 1: Pre-booked with ATAV (Recommended)
- Book online at atav.at — takes under 2 minutes
- Receive instant confirmation with driver details
- On arrival, find your driver in the arrivals hall holding your name sign
- Travel directly to your hotel or address at the fixed price €38
✅ Best for: guaranteed availability, fixed price, no waiting at taxi rank
Option 2: Taxi rank at arrivals (on-the-spot)
Vienna Airport has an official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. Metered taxis are available without pre-booking. Price: typically €35–60 to city center depending on traffic. No fixed price.
⚠️ Note: Wait times can be long during peak hours. Price is NOT fixed and depends on the meter.
Option 3: Uber / Bolt (app-based)
Available at VIE but with variable pricing. During high demand or bad weather, prices can surge to €50–80+. No guaranteed Meet & Greet.
⚠️ Note: Dynamic pricing — you never know what you'll pay.
💡 Tip from ATAV: Pre-booking is always the safest choice. You lock in the €38 fixed price, your driver is confirmed, and there's no stress at arrivals after a long journey.
FAQs — Taxi Vienna Airport to City Center
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How much is the taxi from Vienna Airport to the city center?
ATAV charges a fixed price of €38 for a Standard taxi from Vienna Airport (VIE) to any address in the 1st–9th district (city center). This is the total price — no extras for luggage, tolls, or delays.
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How long does the taxi ride from Vienna Airport to the city center take?
The average journey time is 20–30 minutes. During rush hour (7–9am, 4–7pm on weekdays) it can take up to 40 minutes. ATAV's fixed price doesn't change regardless of traffic.
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Is the taxi fare from Vienna Airport to city center fixed or metered?
With ATAV, the price is always fixed — €38 to city center, guaranteed. Regular airport taxis use a meter, so the final price depends on traffic. We strongly recommend pre-booking for a fixed price.
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Where do I find my ATAV driver at Vienna Airport?
Your driver waits in the arrivals hall (ground floor) of the main terminal, holding a sign with your name. After landing, follow signs to "Arrivals" and look for your driver before the exit doors.
Vienna Airport to City Center — €38 Fixed
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