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Shanghai Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Shanghai Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for 16.00 ¥, plus 3.00 ¥ per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Shanghai

Shanghai To Hangzhou	512 CNY
Shanghai To Shanghai Pudong International Airport	165 CNY
Shanghai To Suzhou	277 CNY

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Shanghai

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Shanghai

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

16CNY

Price per KM

3 CNY

Waiting time per hour

60CNY

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Shanghai city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 31 CNY.

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Shanghai taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Shanghai?

A 5km ride in Shanghai costs about 31 CNY. 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 Shanghai?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Shanghai?

if you can’t find a taxi Shanghai 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 Shanghai?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Shanghai is 16.0 CNY. Each KM is then priced at 3.0 CNY. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 60.0 CNY per hour.

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