How much does a taxi cost from Abu Dhabi airport and how to get one?
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Airport taxis accept card payment — drivers have payment terminals right in the car, so cash isn't required.
Card payment in taxi
Ordering a taxi via apps like Yandex right at the terminal may not work as expected — pre-booked cars pick up from the parking lot, not the terminal exit. Worth double-checking on arrival.
App-ordered taxi — pickup location caveat
No need to actively hail a taxi: just follow the 'Taxi' signs after exiting the terminal — there's a queue of grey-colored taxis and staff on hand to help you board.
Grey taxis at exit, staff assist boarding
If you plan multiple stops in a day, you can hire a taxi with a driver for the whole day — no one will rush you between destinations.
Full-day taxi with driver
Boarding a taxi directly at the airport terminal costs 20 AED. Walking a short distance away from the terminal reduces the starting fare to 5 AED.
Boarding fee: 20 AED at terminal / 5 AED nearby
The best option is an official government taxi on the meter. Negotiating with private drivers is not worth it — the price won't be lower and it's more hassle.
Official metered government taxi
Hailing a taxi on the street works well in busy traffic areas, but waiting for one in a quiet residential area can take a very long time.