Taxis & Rideshare in Brasov (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Taxis & Rideshare in Brasov (2026) - Grab, Uber & More

Find convenient and reliable taxi and rideshare options in Brasov to explore hotels, restaurants, and top attractions with ease.

In Brasov, the only on-demand ride option is the city's long-established taxi network. Taxis are plentiful at ranks outside Gara Brașov (the main train station), Livada Poștei bus terminal, and along central streets such as Strada Republicii and B-dul Eroilor. To hail one you can either queue at a marked rank, flag an empty car with its rooftop light on, or phone any of the larger dispatch companies, calls are usually answered in Romanian but most operators understand "taxi, please" followed by your address. Licensed cars are yellow and display company name, tariff card, and a meter. Always confirm the meter is running before you set off. For most visitors, taxis strike the easiest balance between comfort and convenience: they're door-to-door, operate 24/7, and drivers generally know the maze of Brasov's one-way streets. If you're arriving late at night, have heavy luggage, or are heading uphill to Poiana Brașov ski resort, a taxi is the simplest choice. During busy weekends or festivals, however, waits can lengthen, so it's worth having the phone number of a second company saved. Check live availability and estimated fares in the booking widget below before you ride.

Safety Tips

Look for the yellow roof light and the company name plus license number printed on both front doors, unlicensed cars rarely display both.

All licensed Brasov taxis must use the meter. If the driver claims it's broken, simply exit and take the next cab, this is common near Piata Sfatului.

Locals rely on Bolt and Uber. Both work reliably across the city and show the car's plate and driver photo before pickup.

For late-night rides from the Old Town, book through the app and wait inside a lit venue until the car arrives, solo travelers often do this near Strada Republicii.

Common Scams to Avoid

Drivers at the main train station (Gara Brașov) sometimes insist the meter is "broken" and quote inflated flat fares for trips to the old town or Poiana Brașov. Insist on using the meter or walk 50 m to the official taxi rank where drivers follow the rules.

Taxis waiting outside popular tourist sites like Piața Sfatului may switch to a higher night or holiday tariff during daytime. Check the displayed tariff sheet on the window (it should read 1.99, 2.49 lei/km for standard daytime rates) and ask the driver to reset the meter before you start.

Some airport-transfer taxis that tout inside Henri Coandă arrivals will claim the ride to Brașov is a fixed-price "special route" at several times the normal cost. Ignore the hawkers, exit to the official curb-side taxi queue, or pre-book a reputable company online.