Kuching Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Kuching Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for RM 3.50, plus RM 3.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Kuching

Kuching To Kuching International Airport	30 MYR
Kuching To Sematan	312 MYR
Kuching To Entikung	308 MYR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Kuching

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Kuching

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3.5MYR

Price per KM

3 MYR

Waiting time per hour

33.8MYR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Kuching city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 18.5 MYR.

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Kuching taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Kuching?

A 5km ride in Kuching costs about 18.5 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 Kuching?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Kuching?

if you can’t find a taxi Kuching 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 Kuching?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Kuching is 3.5 MYR. Each KM is then priced at 3.0 MYR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 33.8 MYR per hour.

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