Wondering if I need cash for taxis in Denmark or if I can just pay with card or app like in other countries?
My experience in Denmark was that taxis are fully card-ready. Whether I paid by chip, tap, or even mobile wallets, it all worked perfectly. The drivers were used to people paying digitally, and I didn’t get the sense that anyone preferred cash. There’s no Uber, but apps like Dantaxi and Viggo are very easy to use, and you can link your card directly. Honestly, there’s no need to carry cash just for taxis here-it’s totally unnecessary.
In Denmark, paying by card in taxis is completely normal. I didn’t use cash once during my time in Copenhagen. All the taxis I got into had working terminals, and the drivers never hesitated. Contactless payments worked smoothly as well. Apps like Dantaxi are really handy-you can book and pay directly with your card in the app. Cash still works, but if you’re a traveler used to card-first countries, Denmark feels very seamless for transport.
Denmark has one of the most cashless transport systems I’ve experienced. Every taxi I used in Copenhagen and Aarhus accepted cards without issue, and I often just tapped my phone. The drivers were very accustomed to digital payments. While you can use cash if you want, it’s not expected. Apps like Dantaxi made the whole process even easier. For anyone used to worrying about whether taxis take cards, Denmark is the opposite-you’ll never struggle to pay without cash.
Denmark is very card-friendly, and taxis are no exception. Every cab I took in Copenhagen had a working card machine, and drivers were fine with Visa or Mastercard. Apps like Uber don’t operate in Denmark, but there are local taxi apps that let you pay directly by card too. I never had to use cash during my stay, even for taxis. So if you’re wondering whether to stock up on cash for rides here, you really don’t need to.