Richards Bay Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay

Richards Bay To Mbazwana	1,751 ZAR
Richards Bay To Ngwelezane	313 ZAR
Richards Bay To Nongoma	1,582 ZAR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Richards Bay

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Richards Bay

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 Richards Bay city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 87 ZAR.

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Richards Bay taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Richards Bay?

A 5km ride in Richards Bay 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 in Richards Bay?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Richards Bay?

if you can’t find a taxi Richards Bay 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 Richards Bay?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Richards Bay per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Richards Bay 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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