Rize-Artvin Airport Taxi Fares
Taxis wait outside the arrivals exit at Rize-Artvin Airport and run on the meter set by the Rize chamber of drivers: a 135 TRY opening fee, 45 TRY per kilometre and a 180 TRY boarding (indi-bindi) minimum. The airport is on the coast about 35 km from Rize, so the run into the city centre is roughly 1,700 TRY and takes 40–45 minutes. Heading east along the Black Sea, Ardeşen is about 750 TRY, Çayeli 850 TRY, Fındıklı 1,450 TRY and Hopa about 2,700 TRY; Artvin, inland and uphill, is around 5,350 TRY. For the famous highlands, a taxi or transfer up to Ayder and the Fırtına Valley (via Ardeşen and Çamlıhemşin) is a longer mountain run, so agree the fare in advance. For one or two travellers the Havaş coach (220 TRY to Rize) is far cheaper, but a taxi is door-to-door and handy for the plateau roads or flights outside coach hours. Fares are estimates that move with traffic and mountain weather; keep the meter running.
Taxi meter information
Base fare
135 ₺
Per km
45 ₺/km
Destination Price Table
| Destination | Distance | ₺ TRY | € EUR | $ USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardeşen17 min | 14 km | 750 ₺ | ≈€20 | ≈$21 |
| Çayeli19 min | 16 km | 850 ₺ | ≈€22 | ≈$24 |
| Gündoğdu32 min | 27 km | 1.350 ₺ | ≈€36 | ≈$39 |
| Fındıklı36 min | 30 km | 1.450 ₺ | ≈€38 | ≈$41 |
| Rize Medical Faculty (RTEÜ)37 min | 31 km | 1.550 ₺ | ≈€41 | ≈$44 |
| Rize City Centre42 min | 35 km | 1.700 ₺ | ≈€45 | ≈$49 |
| Derepazarı54 min | 45 km | 2.150 ₺ | ≈€57 | ≈$61 |
| Arhavi56 min | 47 km | 2.250 ₺ | ≈€59 | ≈$64 |
| Sarayköy58 min | 48 km | 2.300 ₺ | ≈€61 | ≈$66 |
| İyidere60 min | 50 km | 2.400 ₺ | ≈€63 | ≈$69 |
| Kendirli66 min | 55 km | 2.600 ₺ | ≈€68 | ≈$74 |
| Hopa68 min | 57 km | 2.700 ₺ | ≈€71 | ≈$77 |
| Of82 min | 68 km | 3.200 ₺ | ≈€84 | ≈$91 |
| Borçka100 min | 83 km | 3.850 ₺ | ≈€101 | ≈$110 |
| Artvin139 min | 116 km | 5.350 ₺ | ≈€141 | ≈$153 |
* EUR/USD conversions are approximate (1€≈₺38 / 1$≈₺35). Actual fares depend on the taximeter.
Rize chamber of drivers metered tariff: opening 135 TRY, boarding (indi-bindi) 180 TRY, per km 45 TRY, waiting 7 TRY/min, 100 m 4.5 TRY. Route fares vary with distance and traffic. Rize-Artvin Airport is in Pazar (Yeşilköy), about 35 km east of Rize city centre.
All taxis run on the meter; the tariff is set by the Rize chamber of drivers and may change.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Rize-Artvin Airport to Rize?›
About 1,700 TRY for the roughly 35 km run into Rize city centre (40–45 minutes). The meter is 135 TRY opening, 45 TRY per km, with a 180 TRY boarding minimum.
How do I get from Rize-Artvin Airport to Ayder Plateau?›
There is no direct shuttle to Ayder. Take a taxi or a pre-arranged transfer via Ardeşen and Çamlıhemşin — a longer mountain drive — or rent a car. Agree the fare with the driver before setting off.
How much is a taxi to Hopa or Artvin?›
Around 2,700 TRY to Hopa along the coast and about 5,350 TRY to Artvin, which is inland and uphill. Confirm the route and fare with the driver in advance.
