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East London Airport Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official East London Airport (ELS) Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for R 21.00, plus R 13.20 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from East London Airport

East London Airport To Premier Hotel El Icc
149 ZAR
East London Airport To East London
140 ZAR
East London Airport To Hotel Lindesforne
9,872 ZAR
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How is a taxi fare
calculated in East London Airport

Several factors impact the taxi fare in East London Airport

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)
21ZAR
Price per KM
13.2 ZAR
Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to East London Airport city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 87 ZAR.

Taxi transfers from East London Airport (ELS)

Premier Hotel El IccEast LondonHotel LindesforneMdumbiMorgan BayPort Elizabeth AirportBlue BendGonubie PointMoltenoGrahamstown

Using a taxi at East London Airport (ELS)

  • 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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East London Airport (ELS) taxi fare - FAQ

What's the taxi fare from East London to East London city center?

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

How much is a taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS)?

A 5km ride transfer from East London Airport (ELS) costs about 87 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 East London Airport (ELS)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from East London Airport (ELS) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from East London Airport (ELS) 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 East London Airport (ELS)?

if you can’t find a taxi East London Airport (ELS) 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 East London Airport (ELS)?

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

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS) is 21.0 ZAR. Each KM is then priced at 13.2 ZAR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost -1.0 ZAR per hour.

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