How a Metered Fare Is Actually Built
A standard Zurich taxi fare combines a base charge, a per-kilometre rate, and a waiting-time charge that keeps accumulating in traffic — plus, for some operators, surcharges for night hours, luggage, or airport pickup zones. None of these are wrong individually, but stacked together they make the final number genuinely hard to predict before the ride ends.
What a Fixed Price Changes
BLACK TRANSFER quotes a single all-inclusive price at the time of booking, calculated from your exact pickup and drop-off points rather than a running meter. Traffic on the Gubristtunnel, a slow security queue, or a longer wait at arrivals doesn't change what you pay — the price agreed at booking is the price on arrival.
Where the Difference Matters Most
For short hops across the city centre, the gap between metered and fixed pricing is often minor. It becomes significant on longer or less predictable routes — Zurich Airport transfers during peak arrival hours, or intercity trips to Basel, Bern, or Geneva — where a taxi meter has the most room to run and a fixed quote gives you certainty for corporate expense reporting. Book online at https://blacktransfer.com or call +41 76 389 64 52 to arrange your transfer.
