Papua New Guinea Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Papua New Guinea Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for K 20.00, plus K 6.00 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes in Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby To Port Moresby District	334 PGK
Port Moresby General Hospital To Jacksons International Airport	64 PGK
Port Moresby To Lae, Lae District, Morobe, Momase Region, Papua New Guinea	6,861 PGK

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Papua New Guinea

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Papua New Guinea

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

20PGK

Price per KM

6 PGK

Waiting time per hour

50PGK

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from Port Moresby hotel to the airport and the ride is 5 km. You’re traveling by day, and you have 1 luggage. You total price will be 50 PGK.

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Papua New Guinea taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Papua New Guinea?

A 5km ride in Papua New Guinea costs about 50 PGK. 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 Papua New Guinea?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Papua New Guinea?

if you can’t find a taxi Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Papua New Guinea per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Papua New Guinea is 20.0 PGK. Each KM is then priced at 6.0 PGK. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 50.0 PGK per hour.

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