Durban Central Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Durban Central Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for R 20.00, plus R 12.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Durban Central

Durban Central To Pietermaritzburg	892 ZAR
Durban Central To King Shaka International Airport	503 ZAR
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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Durban Central

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Durban Central

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 Durban Central 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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Durban Central taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Durban Central?

A 5km ride in Durban Central 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 in Durban Central?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Durban Central?

if you can’t find a taxi Durban Central 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 Durban Central?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Durban Central per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Durban Central 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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