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Kathmandu Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Kathmandu Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for ₨ 300.00, plus ₨ 100.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Kathmandu

Kathmandu To Nagarkot	2,920 NPR
Kathmandu To Bhaktapur	25 NPR
Kathmandu To Pokhara	20,740 NPR

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Kathmandu

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Kathmandu

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

300NPR

Price per KM

100 NPR

Waiting time per hour

500NPR

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Kathmandu city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 800 NPR.

Kathmandu Reported Prices

Kathmandu latest reported taxi prices

1 real fare reported by travellers · reviewed by our team

Date	Time	Price	From	To	People	Luggage	Driver
2025-04-22	14:18	5000 INR	Kathmandu	Janakpur	2	0	-

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Kathmandu taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Kathmandu?

A 5km ride in Kathmandu costs about 800 NPR. 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 Kathmandu?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Kathmandu?

if you can’t find a taxi Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Kathmandu is 300.0 NPR. Each KM is then priced at 100.0 NPR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 500.0 NPR per hour.

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