Several factors impact the taxi fare in Zanzibar North
Taxi fare (2026)
Base fee (day)
5TZS
Price per KM
4TZS
Waiting time per hour
7TZS
Taxi rate calculation example
Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Zanzibar North city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 25TZS.
A 5km ride in Zanzibar North costs about 25TZS. 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 Zanzibar North?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Zanzibar North or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Zanzibar North as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Zanzibar North?
if you can’t find a taxi Zanzibar North 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 Zanzibar North?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Zanzibar North taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Zanzibar North.
What’s the price of Taxi in Zanzibar North per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Zanzibar North is 5,000.0TZS. Each KM is then priced at 4,000.0TZS. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 7,500.0TZS per hour.