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Johannesburg Taxi Fare Calculator 2024

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Popular routes from Johannesburg

Johannesburg to Cape Town
20,945 ZAR
Johannesburg to East London
14,289 ZAR
Johannesburg to Bloemfontein 2
11,595 ZAR
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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Johannesburg

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Johannesburg

Taxi fare (2024)

Base fee (day)
25ZAR
Price per KM
15 ZAR
Waiting time per hour
56.8ZAR
Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Johannesburg city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 100 ZAR.

Johannesburg taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Johannesburg?
A 5km ride in Johannesburg costs about 100 ZAR. 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 Johannesburg?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Johannesburg or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Johannesburg as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Johannesburg?
if you can’t find a taxi Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Johannesburg taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Johannesburg.
What’s the price of Taxi in Johannesburg per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Johannesburg is 25.0 ZAR. Each KM is then priced at 15.0 ZAR. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 56.8 ZAR per hour.

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