Quick price summary
| Option | Cost to city center | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| City bus 72 | Free | All Belgrade city transport is free since 1 Jan 2025 |
| A1 minibus | Ticket bought on board, in dinars | Not covered by the free scheme; fare not published |
| Official taxi | Fixed per zone, printed on your voucher | Collect the voucher from an e-kiosk in the terminal |
| CarGo app | Dynamic | Check a live quote |
| Pre-booked transfer | Fixed at booking | Quoted by distance and vehicle |
Fixed-price private transfer
BEG Belgrade City Center
From€39for 2 passengers
Other destinations
This page is deliberately short on numbers, because Belgrade has fewer knowable prices than most airports — and the two that are knowable are the ones that matter.
Belgrade public transport is free
Since 1 January 2025, public transport in Belgrade is free for all passengers. This covers all city and suburban lines: buses, trams, trolleybuses and the BG Voz train (Tourist Organisation of Belgrade). No ticket, no card, no app — you board and ride. Belgrade is the largest city in Europe to have done this.
City bus line 72 serves the airport, so the cheapest way into town costs nothing at all. The catch is that it is a regular stopping bus rather than an express: it is slower, it gets busy, and it is not comfortable with a lot of luggage. But if you are travelling light and not in a hurry, it is free.
The free scheme does not cover minibus express lines, and that includes the A1 airport bus. You still buy a ticket on board the A1, in dinars. We do not print a figure for it here because the operator does not publish one we could verify — ask the driver or check at the airport.
Taxi zone pricing explained
Belgrade airport runs a fixed-price taxi system, and it works well. Before heading to the rank, collect a voucher from one of the four e-kiosks in the terminal — three in the baggage claim area and one in the passenger lounge. The voucher shows your destination and the fixed fare for that zone, and the driver is obliged to charge only the amount printed on it. The fare is valid for up to four passengers with luggage that fits in the boot.
Two things follow from that:
- The price is per car, not per person. Three people sharing a taxi to the center pay the same total as one person would, which is what makes a taxi genuinely competitive for a group.
- You do not need to know the fare in advance, and you should not trust one you read elsewhere. The zones and their prices are set by the airport and revised from time to time. The board at the rank and the kiosk are the authority. Read them on the day.
Pre-booked transfer costs
A transfer price is not set by any tariff. It depends on the distance, the vehicle size and the supplier, and it is quoted per booking — you see the exact total before you pay, and you pay in advance, usually by card. There are no surprises at the destination. That is the trade against the airport taxi, whose zone fare is also fixed but only tells you the price once you are at the kiosk.
Hidden costs and considerations
ATM fees: If you withdraw dinars at the airport, your bank may charge a foreign transaction fee. This matters less now that the city buses are free, but you will still want cash for the A1 or a taxi.
Tipping: Not strongly expected in Belgrade taxis, but rounding up is normal.
From bus stop to hotel: The A1 drops you at Slavija Square. If your hotel is a 15-minute walk away, that is fine. If it is further, you will need a local bus from Slavija — which is free — or a local taxi. Factor this in when comparing the bus to a direct taxi from the airport.
Rush hour: The drive time can double during peak hours (roughly 7-9 AM and 4-7 PM). This does not change the zone-based taxi fare, since it is fixed rather than metered, but it does mean more time in the car. That is a real advantage of the voucher system over a meter.
Currency tips
Serbian dinar is the only official currency. ATMs at the airport give a fair rate. Exchange counters at the airport work but the rate is slightly worse than in the city center. You need cash in dinars for the A1 minibus, and many taxis still do not take cards. If you only have euros, some drivers will accept them but the rate they give you will not be favorable.
Best value by situation
- Solo traveler on a budget, travelling light: city bus 72 — free.
- Solo traveler wanting speed and a seat: the A1 minibus, or a taxi on the zone fare.
- Couple or family: the airport taxi. The zone fare is per car for up to four people, so it splits well.
- Late night arrival: a pre-booked transfer, for the certainty of a driver who is definitely there.