Pietermaritzburg Airport Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Find your transfer fare to and from PZB

How is a taxi fare
calculated in Pietermaritzburg Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Pietermaritzburg Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

20ZAR

Price per KM

12 ZAR

Waiting time per hour

37.5ZAR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Pietermaritzburg Airport city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 80 ZAR.

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Using a taxi at Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.

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Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) taxi fare - FAQ

What's the taxi fare from Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg city center?

Taxi fares from Pietermaritzburg to Pietermaritzburg city center can vary based on time of day, luggage, traffic, and the destination. Enter your route in Pietermaritzburg taxi fare calculator to get an estimated price.

How much is a taxi transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)?

A 5km ride transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) costs about 80 ZAR. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)?

if you can’t find a taxi Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB).

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) is 20.0 ZAR. Each KM is then priced at 12.0 ZAR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 37.5 ZAR per hour.

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