Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these phrases to clearly and respectfully communicate with your driver when taking a taxi or rideshare.
Key Phrases
Til flyplassen, takk.
neutralTo the airport, please.
A standard, efficient way to tell the driver where you want to go.
Kan du kjøre meg til flyplassen?
politeCan you drive me to the airport?
A slightly softer, more courteous way to state your destination.
Kan du åpne bagasjerommet?
politeCan you open the trunk?
Useful if you have large bags or suitcases.
Hva koster det til sentrum?
neutralWhat does it cost to the city center?
Ask this before starting the trip if you want an estimated price.
Du kan bare stoppe her.
neutralYou can just stop here.
Standard phrase to tell the driver exactly where to pull over.
Hvor mye blir det?
neutralHow much is it?
Asked at the end of the trip to find out the final fare.
Tar du kort?
neutralDo you take cards?
Kan jeg betale med kort?
politeCan I pay with a card?
Kan jeg få en kvittering?
neutralCan I get a receipt?
Behold resten.
neutralKeep the change.
Use this if paying with cash and you want to leave a tip.