Question 1

What is the "Taxi from Henri Coandă Airport" scam in Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Unofficial taxis outside Bucharest's Henri Coandă Airport charge tourists €50–100 for trips that should cost €15–20. The drivers often operate with fake meters that run 5–10x too fast. Use Uber or Bolt apps from Bucharest Airport — both operate at the airport and offer transparent pricing. The official licensed taxi company rank is inside the terminal. Avoid any driver who approaches you outside the doors.

Question 2

What is the "Taxi Driver Meter Rigging" scam in Bucharest?

Accepted Answer

Some taxis parked outside Bucharest's main train station (Gara de Nord) and airport have tampered meters that run at 5–10× the normal rate. The driver claims the rate is legitimate and may become aggressive if challenged. Use only the official TAXI stands with printed tariff rates on the door (around 1.39–3.5 RON per km). Better still, use Uber, Bolt, or Free Now which show the price upfront.

Taxi & Transport Scams in Bucharest

Taxi from Henri Coandă Airport

Taxi Driver Meter Rigging

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