How much does a taxi cost in Chengdu?

The taxi fare in Chengdu depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Chengdu valid in Chengdu, 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 Chengdu within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Chengdu?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Chengdu, we use the current Chengdu taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2024. The Chengdu 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 Chengdu using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Chengdu. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Chengdu?

The base fare is ¥9.00, the per-kilometer fare is ¥2.85 - ¥1.90. Standing and waiting time is charged at ¥30.00 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Chengdu | Everything about the Chengdu Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Chengdu
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	¥9.00 incl. 2.0 km	¥10.00 incl. 2.0 km
Price per Kilometer	kilometers 1–8: ¥1.90Then every km ¥2.85	kilometers 1–8: ¥2.20Then every km ¥3.30
Standing / Waiting Time	¥30.00 per hour	¥30.00 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Daily from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. ² Night rate valid: Every day between 11:00pm and 6:00am.
Valid since January 1, 2024 Last checked 2025-01-31

The Chengdu Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Chengdu Taxi Rate
Historical Development of the Chengdu Taxi Rate
Is the Chengdu Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Chengdu Taxi Rate

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1. The Chengdu Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Chengdu taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2024. Taxi tariffs in China are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Chengdu was last set in January 2024 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Chengdu taxi rate:

The taxi tariff in Chengdu sets out clear rules for how rides are charged. The cost of your trip depends on the time of travel, how far you go, and how long the journey takes. There are different fares for daytime and nighttime hours.

During the day, from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm, you pay a base fare of ¥9.00 for the first 2.00 kilometers. For the next 8 kilometers beyond the base distance, you are charged ¥1.90 per kilometer. After this, any further distance is charged at ¥2.85 per kilometer. If the taxi is stationary or moving slowly due to traffic, waiting time is charged at ¥30.00 per hour.

At night, from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am, the base fare is ¥10.00 for the first 2.00 kilometers. For the next 8 kilometers, the price is ¥2.20 per kilometer. Beyond these 8 kilometers, each additional kilometer costs ¥3.30. The waiting time during the night period is also charged at ¥30.00 per hour.

You can expect your total fare to include the base fare plus the cost for any additional distance traveled and any applicable waiting time. The Chengdu taxi tariff ensures passengers know exactly how their fare is calculated, providing transparency for every ride.

2. Statistics on the Chengdu Taxi Rate

Rank 30

of 33

the most expensive taxi rates in China

3. Historical Development of the Chengdu Taxi Rate

We currently have a total of 2 historical taxi rates for Chengdu in our database.
The oldest rate for Chengdu in our database dates from 2018.
Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 2,071 days.
The current taxi rate for Chengdu shown above was last updated on January 1, 2024 and has therefore been valid for 816 days.
Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 1,255 days.

Update
expected in
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The following chart shows the price development from 2018 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

-31%

(¥-10.10)

Overall Rate Development Since 2018

-4%

Average Annual Increase 2018-2026

4. Is the Chengdu Taxi Rate from 2024 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!

I last checked the taxi rate Chengdu 2025-01-31 on January 31, 2025.

This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Chengdu Taxi Rate

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Everything about the Chengdu Taxi Rate