Did You Overpay for a Taxi Ride in Skopje?

Taxi rides within Skopje cost MKD 100–200 ($1.82–$3.64) — incredibly cheap by European standards. Taxis use meters with a base fare of about MKD 40 plus MKD 25/km. A cross-city ride from the train station to Debar Maalo rarely exceeds MKD 200. The main risk is drivers quoting flat rates to tourists — always insist on the meter. The Taxi.mk app provides transparent pricing and eliminates negotiation. Uber does not operate in North Macedonia, but local alternatives like Taxi.mk work well. Airport to city center should cost MKD 800–1,200 by meter, though some drivers try to charge MKD 1,500–2,000 from the airport rank. Night surcharges (10pm–6am) add about 20% to metered fares. Skopje's compact center is also very walkable — most tourist attractions are within 20 minutes on foot from Macedonia Square.