Taxis
Greek taxis are among the cheapest in western Europe - so long as you get an honest driver who switches the meter on and doesn't use high-tech devices to doctor the reading. Use of the meter is mandatory within city or town limits, where Tariff "1" applies, while in rural areas or between midnight and 5am, Tariff "2" is in effect. On certain islands, such as Kalymnos and Leros, set rates apply on specific fixed routes for "collective" taxis - these only depart when full. Otherwise, throughout Greece the meter starts at ?0.75, though the minimum fare is ?1.50; any baggage not actually on your lap is charged at ?0.15 apiece. Additionally, there are surcharges of ?0.90 for leaving or entering an airport, and ?0.60 for leaving a harbour area. If you summon a taxi by phone on spec, there's a ?1.50 charge, while a prearranged rendevous is ?1.80 extra; in either case the meter starts running from the moment the driver begins heading towards you. All categories of supplemental charges must be set out on a card affixed to the dashboard. For a week or so before and after Orthodox Easter, and Christmas, a filodhorima or gratuity of about ten percent is levied. Any or all of these extras will legitimately bump up the basic meter reading of about ?4 per ten rural kilometres. A special warning needs to be sounded about unlicensed taxi-drivers who congregate outside major train stations, particularly Athens and Larissa. These shady characters may offer to shuttle you several hundred kilometres for the same price as the train/KTEL bus, or less; upon arrival you will discover that the fare quoted is per person, not per vehicle, and that along the way stops are made to cram several more passengers in - who again do not share your fare. Moreover, the condition of the vehicles usually leaves a lot to be desired.
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