Chisinau is a modern European city with a well-developed transport infrastructure. No other means of transport is as comfortable as a taxi. That is why many residents and visitors choose this mode of transport when they need to get to any destination. Booking a car allows you to comfortably cover any distance within the city or beyond. In the capital of Moldova, there are many taxi services, so you can always quickly find a car of the right class for different numbers of passengers.
Choosing the best taxi
There are many taxi services available for residents and visitors of Chisinau. They offer different types of vehicles. Passengers can choose a specific car class or organize a trip for different group sizes. Among the most well-known taxi services are:
- Taxi – a local service with an app for quick booking;
- Taxi Chișinău (Holding Taxi Chișinău) – one of the largest associations, operating via short numbers such as 14111, 14112;
- WebTaxi – an online-order service, numbers 14441, 14442 and others;
- Daxi Taxi – a partner of the Yandex service, “economy” tariff, low starting fare, different coefficients;
- SkyTaxi / 14700 – official airport taxis for trips to/from the airport, marked as “airport taxi”.
These are not all the companies offering taxi services in Chisinau. You can choose an “economy”, “comfort”, or “business” class car, or order a minivan if you need to travel with a group of 6–12 people.
Basics of taxi fare calculation
Each company sets its own pricing rules, coefficients, discounts, and advantages. The fare is generally influenced by the following factors:
- distance;
- time of booking (prices may rise during peak hours);
- car class;
- company’s pricing policy.
To choose the most affordable option, it is worth comparing offers from different services. The average starting fare is ≈ 30 MDL, the price per kilometer ≈ 4.00 MDL, waiting time ≈ 60 MDL/hour. On average, a ride from the airport to the city center costs about 150 MDL. Prices may vary depending on holidays, rush hours, and fuel price increases. Competition between providers also pushes them to make their services attractive in terms of cost and car quality. Thus, passengers can always find the most convenient option without overpaying.
To make it easier for Chisinau residents and visitors to find a car with a driver, the “GrandTaxi” service was created. The website contains information about all the taxi services operating in the city. Visitors can learn about car makes, models, production years, travel conditions, and available additional options and services. This information is useful for anyone looking for a suitable vehicle for a comfortable ride in the city or beyond.
