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Saitama Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Saitama Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for 700.00 ¥, plus 400.00 ¥ per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Saitama

Saitama To Tokyo International Airport	23,640 JPY
Saitama To Disney Ambassador Hotel	25,760 JPY
Saitama To Haneda Airport Building One	22,120 JPY

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Saitama

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Saitama

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

700JPY

Price per KM

400 JPY

Waiting time per hour

2JPY

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Saitama city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 2700 JPY.

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Saitama taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Saitama?

A 5km ride in Saitama costs about 2700 JPY. 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 Saitama?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Saitama?

if you can’t find a taxi Saitama 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 Saitama?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Saitama is 700.0 JPY. Each KM is then priced at 400.0 JPY. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 2,000.0 JPY per hour.

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