George Town Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official George Town Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for RM 4.00, plus RM 3.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from George Town

George Town To Penang International Airport	40 MYR
George Town To Kuala Besut	1,065 MYR
George Town To Penang Hill	36 MYR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in George Town

Several factors impact the taxi fare in George Town

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4MYR

Price per KM

3 MYR

Waiting time per hour

40MYR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to George Town city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 19 MYR.

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George Town taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in George Town?

A 5km ride in George Town costs about 19 MYR. 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 George Town?

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

What other ways are there to get around in George Town?

if you can’t find a taxi George Town 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 George Town?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in George Town per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in George Town is 4.0 MYR. Each KM is then priced at 3.0 MYR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 40.0 MYR per hour.

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