How does the taxi meter work in Antalya and does the final price match the quoted fare?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Antalya taxis charge 44 lira per km plus a base flag-fall fee. The final amount rarely differs from the quoted price by more than 10%, and you're always charged exactly what the meter shows.
In Antalya, the initial fare estimate combines a fixed base charge with the expected route cost at 44 lira per km. If the actual route differs slightly, the final price may vary, but typically by no more than 10%. Waiting time is charged extra. The amount debited always matches the meter exactly.
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