Freetown Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Freetown Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 1.20, plus $ 0.20 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Freetown

Freetown To Lungi International Airport	4 USD
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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Freetown

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Freetown

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

1.2USD

Price per KM

0.2 USD

Waiting time per hour

6.5USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Freetown city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 2.2 USD.

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Freetown taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Freetown?

A 5km ride in Freetown costs about 2.2 USD. 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 in Freetown?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Freetown or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Freetown as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Freetown?

if you can’t find a taxi Freetown 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 Freetown?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Freetown per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Freetown is 1.2 USD. Each KM is then priced at 0.2 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 6.5 USD per hour.

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