Domestic Transportation in Iceland by Taxi
There are around 600 taxicabs in Iceland, most of them in the greater Reykjavík area. They charge uniform fares and you pay what the meter shows at the end of the trip. Tipping is not customary or expected. Smoking in taxicabs is not permitted except with the driver's consent.
Most taxicabs are 4-8 passenger vehicles. They are identifiable by a yellow lighted sign on the roof of the cab, indicating that the cab is unoccupied. Taxi stands are located outside most of the larger hotels and throughout the city and surrounding towns, and it is also normal practice to telephone for a taxicab. Most taxi stations in Reykjavík and Akureyri offer city sightseeing as well as tours out of the city to places of interest. On these tours the chauffeur will also acts as a guide, speaking English, German or a Scandinavian language as the case may warrant. All tours begin and end in Reykjavík or Akureyri. Taxis to and from Keflavík International Airport are also available at a fixed rate.