How much does a taxi cost in Riyadh?

The taxi fare in Riyadh depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Riyadh valid in Riyadh, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Riyadh within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Riyadh?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Riyadh, we use the current Riyadh taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2025. The Riyadh taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Riyadh using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Riyadh. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Riyadh taxi rate?

Taxicabs limousines can be found anywhere in the city, mostly on main streets. You can wave at them to ask the driver to stop. In any case, charges can't be checked in advance as most cabs are fitted with a taxi meter.

What is the taxi rate in Riyadh?

The base fare is SAR12.00, the per-kilometer fare is SAR7.00. Standing and waiting time is charged at SAR50.00 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Fare Calculator Riyadh

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Using the currently valid Taxi Rate Riyadh from 2025

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1. Distance Table with Taxi Fares

Here is a simple price-distance table for rides using the Riyadh taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Riyadh costs about SAR82.00
15 kilometers by taxi in Riyadh costs about SAR117
20 kilometers by taxi in Riyadh costs about SAR152
50 kilometers by taxi in Riyadh costs about SAR362

Estimated Fare

1 km

SAR19.00

2 km

SAR26.00

3 km

SAR33.00

4 km

SAR40.00

5 km

SAR47.00

6 km

SAR54.00

7 km

SAR61.00

8 km

SAR68.00

9 km

SAR75.00

10 km

SAR82.00

Estimated Fare

11 km

SAR89.00

12 km

SAR96.00

13 km

SAR103

14 km

SAR110

15 km

SAR117

16 km

SAR124

17 km

SAR131

18 km

SAR138

19 km

SAR145

20 km

SAR152

Estimated Fare

21 km

SAR159

22 km

SAR166

23 km

SAR173

24 km

SAR180

25 km

SAR187

26 km

SAR194

27 km

SAR201

28 km

SAR208

29 km

SAR215

30 km

SAR222

Estimated Fare

35 km

SAR257

40 km

SAR292

45 km

SAR327

50 km

SAR362

60 km

SAR432

70 km

SAR502

80 km

SAR572

90 km

SAR642

100 km

SAR712

150 km

SAR1,062

Other distance:

Please note that these estimated prices only take into account the base fare and the respective distance under the Riyadh taxi rate. Traffic-related standing or waiting time is not included here. If you would like route-based estimated prices for rides using this or other taxi rates, it is best to use our individual fare calculation via the form at the top of this page.