How much does a taxi cost in Shanghai?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Shanghai?

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

What is the taxi rate in Shanghai?

The base fare is ¥14.00, the per-kilometer fare is ¥4.05 - ¥2.70. Standing and waiting time is charged at ¥40.50 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Shanghai | Everything about the Shanghai Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Shanghai
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	¥14.00 incl. 3.0 km	¥18.00 incl. 3.0 km
Price per Kilometer	kilometers 1–12: ¥2.70Then every km ¥4.05	kilometers 1–12: ¥3.50Then every km ¥5.20
Standing / Waiting Time	¥40.50 per hour	¥40.50 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Daily from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. ² Night rate valid: Every day between 11:00pm and 5:00am.
Valid since January 1, 2024 Last checked 2025-01-08

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

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

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1. The Shanghai Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Shanghai taxi rate was officially set on January 1, 2024. Taxi tariffs in China are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Shanghai 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 Shanghai taxi rate:

The taxi tariff for Shanghai sets specific rules for how fares are calculated. The fare structure is divided into two time periods: day and night. The day rate is valid every day from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. The night rate applies from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am.

During the day, the base fare is 14.00 ¥, which covers the first 3.00 km of your journey. Once you travel beyond 3.00 km and up to 15.00 km (3.00 km base fare plus 12.00 km), each additional kilometer is charged at 2.70 ¥ per km. If your journey goes farther than a total of 15.00 km, each kilometer beyond this point is charged at 4.05 ¥ per km. If your taxi is waiting in traffic or stopping, there is a waiting charge of 40.50 ¥ per hour.

At night, the fare structure is similar but with higher rates. The base fare is 18.00 ¥ for the first 3.00 km. For travel beyond 3.00 km and up to 15.00 km, the cost is 3.50 ¥ per km. For distances further than a total of 15.00 km, the price is 5.20 ¥ per km. The waiting charge at night remains 40.50 ¥ per hour.

The Shanghai taxi tariff aims to ensure that passengers clearly understand how their fare is calculated from the start to the end of their trip. All prices are in CNY (¥). This structure applies to all standard taxi rides within the city.

2. Statistics on the Shanghai Taxi Rate

Rank 17

of 33

the most expensive taxi rates in China

3. Historical Development of the Shanghai Taxi Rate

We currently have a total of 2 historical taxi rates for Shanghai in our database.
The oldest rate for Shanghai in our database dates from 2019.
Since then, the rate has been updated on average every 1,701 days.
The current taxi rate for Shanghai shown above was last updated on January 1, 2024 and has therefore been valid for 818 days.
Statistically speaking, the next update should take place in 883 days.

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The following chart shows the price development from 2019 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

+2%

(+¥0.63)

Overall Rate Development Since 2019

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Average Annual Increase 2019-2026

4. Is the Shanghai 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 Shanghai 2025-01-08 on January 8, 2025.

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

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