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Official Windhoek Airport Taxi Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com has a mixed recommendation on the official Windhoek Airport taxi service.

Relatively easy and convenient, but not your cheapest option available.

(Read More about Official Windhoek Airport Taxis Below)
** Be aware that unofficial or pirate taxis operate at Windhoek Airport and we have given them different safety recommendations as discussed below.


Official Windhoek Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Windhoek Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (NAD or Namibian Dollar). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency. Note that Windhoek Airport taxi rates given here are for official taxis and unofficial or pirate taxis (discussed below) may be different. Drivers will accept South African Rand (ZAR) at par.


  • From the Windhoek Airport to Windhoek expect to pay about NAD 200



 
Windhoek Taxi Payment: Cash only
Drivers will accept South African Rand (ZAR) at par.
Windhoek Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, 5-10%



Official Windhoek Airport Taxi Details

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Windhoek Airport taxi services may be found outside the Arrivals Hall. You may purchase a ticket in advance at a fixed rate the and prices for various destinations are given on a board. Official Windhoek Airport taxis may be recognizable by a black rectangle with a number and it is better to use these official taxis. The Windhoek Airport is about 42 kilometres from Windhoek so expect a long drive in your taxi from Windhoek Airport and make sure you give yourself enough time to catch your flight on your way back to the airport.




 Pirate Windhoek Airport Taxi Serivce

 

Do not take any pirate taxis from the Windhoek Airport to Windhoek, or surrounding areas.



 
IHateTaxis.com does not recommend the pirate Windhoek Airport taxi service.

Several tourists have been taken to undisclosed locations and robbed using pirate taxis.



  Windhoek Airport Taxi Scams


Not Enough


If not using the pre-paid system in place, some Windhoek Airport taxi drivers will bring up the fact that the amount paid is just not enough and you need to pay more or there was some confusion on the agreed upon price. Pay the original price and just walk away.  We've had this one happen to us on many occasions.




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Last Updated: 26 Jul 2023