Kota Kinabalu Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Kota Kinabalu Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for RM 4.70, plus RM 2.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu To Papar	74 MYR
Kota Kinabalu To Kota Kinabalu International Airport	13 MYR
Kota Kinabalu To Tuaran	107 MYR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Kota Kinabalu

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Kota Kinabalu

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4.7MYR

Price per KM

2 MYR

Waiting time per hour

23.3MYR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Kota Kinabalu city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 14.7 MYR.

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Kota Kinabalu taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Kota Kinabalu?

A 5km ride in Kota Kinabalu costs about 14.7 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 Kota Kinabalu?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Kota Kinabalu?

if you can’t find a taxi Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Kota Kinabalu per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Kota Kinabalu is 4.7 MYR. Each KM is then priced at 2.0 MYR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 23.3 MYR per hour.

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