Vixride vs Kiwitaxi
Written by Vixride. We are a transfer company and one of the options on this page. Details about other companies come from their own public websites and help pages, checked on 19 October 2026. Prices and terms can change, so confirm them before you book.
Kiwitaxi is an international online platform for pre-booked transfers: you book and usually pay on its website, and a local partner company carries out the ride. Vixride is a local, TÜRSAB-licensed operator at 10 airports in Turkey and North Cyprus with its own drivers; you book online and pay the driver on the day.
Side by side
| Vixride | Kiwitaxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Type of company | Local transfer operator; TÜRSAB-licensed travel agency (no. 14798) with a D2 transport authorisation | International online booking platform for pre-booked transfers |
| Who drives you | Vixride's own SRC-certified drivers in Mercedes vehicles | A local partner carrier |
| Services | Private transfers only: Economy Sedan (up to 3), FirstClass Van (up to 6), Vip Sprinter (up to 16); hourly chauffeur hire; private tours | Private transfers in classes from Economy to Premium and minibuses up to 19 seats |
| Price | Fixed per vehicle, shown before booking; tolls, waiting for delays and child seats included | Fixed at booking, per vehicle class |
| Payment | To the driver on the day, cash (EUR, USD, GBP, TRY) or card; nothing is charged online | Depends on the country: full online payment, partial online prepayment with the rest in cash to the driver, or cash only (not on most routes) |
| Cancellation | Free; tell us at least 24 hours before pickup | Full refund if cancelled at least 16 hours (standard classes) or 24 hours (business, premium, larger minibuses) before; an optional tariff allows cancelling any time, service fees kept |
| Waiting at the airport | 60 minutes free after the actual landing (flight tracking) | Set by the tariff and shown in the booking |
| Where | 10 airports: IST, SAW, AYT, GZP, ADB, BJV, DLM, ASR, NAV (Turkey) and ECN (North Cyprus) | Many countries worldwide, including Turkish airports |
Choose Kiwitaxi if…
you travel to many countries and want one account; your airport is not one of Vixride's 10.
Choose Vixride if…
you land at one of our 10 airports, prefer not to prepay, and want to know exactly who drives you (our own drivers and Mercedes vehicles).
Vixride prices on popular routes
Fixed price per vehicle (Economy Sedan, up to 3 passengers), the same as on the route pages. Kiwitaxi shows its own price when you search on its website, so enter the same route and date there to compare.
| Route | Distance | Drive time | Vixride, per vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antalya Airport (AYT) → Belek | 33 km | ~35 min | from €40 |
| Antalya Airport (AYT) → Alanya | 125 km | ~110 min | from €65 |
| Dalaman Airport (DLM) → Fethiye | 45 km | ~45 min | from €45 |
| Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV) → Bodrum Center | 36 km | ~35 min | from €50 |
| Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) → Cesme | 88 km | ~55 min | from €55 |
| Nevsehir Cappadocia Airport (NAV) → Goreme | 40 km | ~40 min | from €55 |
| Ercan Airport (ECN) → Kyrenia (Girne) | 45 km | ~45 min | from €60 |
| Istanbul Airport (IST) → Sultanahmet | 46 km | ~48 min | from €55 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kiwitaxi cheaper than Vixride?
It depends on the route, the date and the vehicle. Kiwitaxi shows a fixed price per vehicle class when you book. Vixride shows a fixed price per vehicle on every route page, for example from €40 from Antalya Airport to Belek and from €45 from Dalaman Airport to Fethiye. Compare the total for your whole group, including tolls, waiting time and child seats.
Do I pay in advance with Kiwitaxi and with Vixride?
Kiwitaxi: Depends on the country: full online payment, partial online prepayment with the rest in cash to the driver, or cash only (not on most routes). Vixride: no prepayment; you pay the driver on the day in cash (EUR, USD, GBP or TRY) or by card. Free cancellation; please let us know at least 24 hours in advance.
Who will actually drive me?
Kiwitaxi: A local partner carrier. Vixride: our own SRC-certified drivers in Vixride's Mercedes vehicles, under our TÜRSAB licence (no. 14798) and D2 authorisation.
Sources
Kiwitaxi details are taken from these public pages (checked on 19 October 2026). Vixride details: our Help page and route pages.
- https://support.kiwitaxi.com/en/articles/8536137-what-is-kiwitaxi-s-cancellation-policy
- https://support.kiwitaxi.com/en/articles/8536056-how-can-i-pay-my-order
- https://vixride.com/en/help
Kiwitaxi is a trademark of its owner. Vixride is not affiliated with Kiwitaxi. If anything here is out of date, write to info@vixride.com and we will correct it.