You can find these on the taxi fare hong kong details page. Hong kong airport taxi drivers dont give a set rate fee to downtown, they calculate the cost using a taximeter. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. Calculate the price of your taxi trip in hong kong. Things to see in hong kong destinations book taxi group is a worldwide transportation services provider, offering airport transfers and doortodoor services in more than 500 destinations, all around the world, with local teams of experts to help you before and during your stay at your destination. Hong kong taxi fares to increase in april hong kong free. You can plan your journey and check your fare simply by entering your starting location and desired destination in the trip planner. What are taxi cab rates in hong kong per kilometer. Have heard of some scams and dodgey taxis at the airport. With taxi rates and prices for more than international locations, taxi fare finder is the proven, trusted trip companion for travelers around the world. Hong kong, china taxifarefinder taxi fare estimates. Card options are also available for the frequent adults, students, senior citizens and differently abled travellers.
Children under three dont count, and three small children no taller than 1. On the other hand, the regular taxi, which could be hired on the spot at hkia, could seat 5 adults, so you may have a try since you have 4 kids. One can opt for daily, weekly, monthly and annual pass according to the. Hong kong taxi fare calculator taxi fares in hong kong. Taking a hong kong taxi is a bargain compared to the prices in other major cities, such as london and new york, and youll find people hopping in a taxi in hong kong far more frequently. Book taxi hong kong hong kong airport to city hong kong. The need for the three different types was to avoid clustering of taxis in the more populatedprofitable areas of the territory, and a shortage in others. Taxi fare from centra l to victoria peak in hong kong. The ridehailing company announced today a significant price hike in hong kong that raises minimum fares by as much as 80%. This page will calculate your cab fare using hong kong, china taxi rates. We know your travelling needs, because they are ours too.
Find cheap flights to hong kong save time and money compuware rated cheapoair the fastest flight search speed of any u. At the meeting of the executive council on 7 february 2017, the council advised. But still, hong kong cabs are a great deal with safe and efficient service. Hong kong airport taxi fare card hong kong airport taxi. Here, estimated fares are provided to you with fare comparisons before you actually travel. Check our selection of things to see in hong kong, and enjoy your trip. Hong kong taxi groups call for 18pc fare hikes as inflation, operating costs increase published. You can find a list of hong kong airport taxi fare cards and know the fare structure and all the details before you travel in hong kong. Taxi fare information will be listed on the inside of the taxi. Hong kong taxi guide note taxi fares are increasing slightly apr 9, 2017. Hong kong taxi users face higher fares south china.
As of 2017, there were 18,163 taxis in hong kong, of which 15,250 were urban taxis, 2,838 were new. Uber often brags that hailing an uberx is cheaper than a taxi. Passengers using cash for payment should deposit it. Taxis in hong kong are safe, reliable, and wellregulated. Hong kong airport taxi fare chart for various cities is given here. From a shuttle to the airport for an early flight, a dash across town for a business lunch, or a late pickup after watching the sunset from kowloon, you can hire a premium limo service in hong. Sporting a brand new look to help you get a taxi as fast as possible. In february 2017 taxi fare increases were approved which took effect from 9th april 2017.
Hong kong taxi drivers seek 25 per cent rise in base fares. Taxifarefinder s taxi fare estimates are known to be the. We are delivering private transportation for groups and individuals, holidays and business, from hong kong chek lap kok airport hkg to hong kong city, hong kong disneyland and to top destinations in china, with a large fleet of budget and premium vehicles, 7 seater minivans. Taxi tariffs in hong kong are officially set by cities or districts. Calculate the price of your taxi trip with our taxi fare calculator in hong kong. On the one hand, there is the challenge of the sharing economy, spearheaded by the entry of uber into the hong kong market. Hong kong international airport airport transfers the airport is located on the hong kong island of chek lap kok and is a hub for business and leisure travellers from around the world.
Life travel food theater books heritage hot pot xray. Your hong kong taxi ride could be about to get more expensive, as. In an open society like hong kong, it is not surprising to observe divergent views. As of 2017, there were 18,163 taxis in hong kong, of which 15,250 were urban taxis. It gives you a range depending on traffic conditions, you still need to add any tolls for bridges and tunnels. Perhaps the only downside to using a discount taxi service is the amount of handphone chatter you have to bear with during the ride. Hong kong taxis are licensed to carry up to 5 passengers, some of the newer ones though take only 4.
The ultimate hong kong travel guide for food lovers pdf. Hi, i am planning a trip to hong kong if to travel by taxi at 4am from a hotel at yau ma tei, kowloon to airport to catch a flight at 7am, any ideal how much the taxi fares will be. Dont be too alarmed though, the increase in fare is minimal, and if youre taking a taxi, im sure you can afford it. Hong kongs airport express mtr line is set to increase fares by 10. We dont even have a true market for online shopping even office products are ordered via faxed forms. In hong kong, the governments position is clear that these ridesharing. The taxi rank attendant at the airport will iensure you get a 5passenger taxi. Taxis en hong kong informacion, tarifas y consejos. Taxi license setup leads to poor service from drivershongkong. Hong kong taxi 15122006 taxi fare list in star ferry pier. We tried out the service and took a discount taxi from mongkok to hong kong airport.
Taxi fare calculator for downtown, hong kong estimate taxi fares fromto the airport, hotels, bars, monuments or anywhere in hong kong. And here is a handy fare calculator, just enter the starting from and going to info and it will compute the cost of the fare based on the distance. Hong kong taxi fare card hong kong taxi fare chart. File ref thbtl 335 legislative council brief road traffic. The fare must be mutually agreed upon before the trip may begin.
Hong kong taxi groups call for 18pc fare hikes as inflation. Uber, lyft estimates use rideguru all results are estimates and may vary depending on. Hong kong taxi fares to increase in april hong kong free press. Given two addresses in hong kong, it finds the distance between them and estimates the fare for taxi services. Taxi fares to downtown, hong kong taxi fare calculator. Whether you need a taxi to transfer to another airport or need a ride downtown, you can book a legitimate taxi ride through rideways a priceline affiliate. Rates have steadily increased over the 6 years i have lived here. This week taxi fares rise for the first time since 2008.
Although a few taxis are independently owned and operated, the vast majority are owned by 17 independent taxi companies that rent out taxis on a shift basis to 40,000 selfemployed drivers. Your hong kong taxi ride could be about to get more. You could also hop on the airport express train right at the arrival terminal, alight at kowloon station just 20 minutes away, then transfer to either taxi or the free shuttle bus k2 which stops at the marco polo prince gateway hong kong hotels. Your hong kong taxi ride could be about to get more expensive, as cabbies call for fare increases. Just head outside from the arrivals terminal, and youll find an official taxi line where you will be directed to the next red and white classic hong kong taxi. Either a red urban or blue lantau taxi can take you to sunny bay station, but whilst red taxis are usually available in abundance at the airport, blue taxis are. But in hong kong, thats no longer necessarily the case. The planned rises are much higher than the previous increases of april 2017, when urban taxis lifted flag fall by 9. Please note that there is no taxi access to discovery bay. Hong kong taxis has general information about taxis in hk. Usually the mid day traffic through the cross harbour tunnel can be bad. Uber, lyft estimates use rideguru all results are estimates and may vary depending on external factors such as traffic and weather.
Apr 01, 2017 starting april 9, 2017, taxi fares in hong kong will be increasing. If you are going to visit hong kong or china, we can help you to start your visit stressfree. The ehailing firm uber also commissioned a telephone survey in june 2017 to collect. Taxi fare scale and notes to passenger from 9 april 2017. Hong kong taxi apps taking chunks of personal data, watchdog says 15 mar 2018 higher taxi fares came into effect on sunday, with the flag fall for all cabs across the territory costing an. Save money by comparing multiple airlines within our website and choosing the lowest fare. Hong kong is a bustling city no matter the hour, and blacklane offers a roundtheclock professional black car service in hong kong that can be there for you, whenever and wherever you need it to be. To begin, enter your travel information in the fields below the map. Generally, for airport pickups and dropoffs, taxis charge a surcharge amount over and above the taxi fare. The service area of the three types of taxis are defined by the government in the 1960s. You can take mtr to various stations in hong kong may need transfer at admiralty.
Hong kong taxi fares to increase in april by elson tong 7th february 2017 31st march 2020 the hong kong government has approved an increase in taxi fares for the first time in just over three years. Mtr airport express to increase fares for the first time in. The taxi industry in hong kong is facing a turning point. Every period of 1 minute waiting time or part thereof. Your alternative to a taxi in hong kong with online booking. And, with nearly 20,000 cabs roaming the citys streets, you shouldnt find it hard to hunt one down. Taxi fare increase applications have all along been considered in accordance with. Hong kong mtr proposes airport express price increase. Hong kong taxicabs are the principal taxi service in hong kong. Transport department the government of the hong kong special administrative region. Taxi rate hong kong the official 2020 valid taxi rate on. Hong kong tramways operates 6 main routes running between kennedy town and shau kei wan daily. Hong kong taxi extra charge hong kong forum tripadvisor.
The taxi tariff hong kong was last set in march 2018 and published in the official tariff ordinance. Dec 10, 2016 hong kong taxi groups call for 18pc fare hikes as inflation, operating costs increase published. Technology cruises past owners of taxi licenseshongkong. I just moved here from and am currently in tseung kwan new territories but need to get to north point, hong kong island this afternoon. How much cost a taxi from the airport to kowloon or hong kong island fares. Complaints and suggestions on taxi services have continuously increased. Book your hong kong airport transfer online with book taxi. Hong kong taxi users face higher fares south china morning post. If you cant read the price, the taxi number, or the fine print on the receipt, ask for a handwritten version. Book taxi hong kong delivers airport taxi services from bangkok chek lap kok airport hkg using exclusively authorized vehicles, endowed with an official license issued by local authority for people transportation, and regular insurance for the transport of peoples as required by law. Cheap flights to hong kong from usa, book airline tickets.
Hong kong people will have to shell out more for taxi rides from april 9 as the government has agreed to a request from taxi operators for an upward revision in the fare mechanism. After you have entered the start and destination address of the planned taxi ride, our system calculates the. Taxi fare calculator in hong kong estimate taxi fares fromto the airport, hotels, bars, monuments or anywhere in hong kong. Kai tak cruise terminal taxi fare hong kong forum tripadvisor. For details on monthly ticket, please refer to here. The hong kong government has approved an increase in taxi fares for the first time in just over three years. The airport is located 21 miles away from city center districts. You call a taxi and pay the fare all within hktaxi. For destination on hong kong island, i would not take taxi. Passengers can pay the fares with octopus cards or in cash when disembarking from the front exit of the tram.
Learn more about how you can support us and ensure our independence. Hong kong international airport transfers and taxis. Mtr airport express to increase fares for the first time. Starting april 9, 2017, taxi fares in hong kong will be increasing. Blacklane has chauffeurs on stand by to transfer you to the airport, ensuring a timely arrival for your flight, and a pickup service including a meet and greet at arrivals when you. We are going to hong kong next week and are looking to get a taxi from the airport to the hotel. If you encounter any problems while using a hong kong taxi, such as suspected overcharging, take down the taxi drivers name and licence plate number as shown on the taxi. Should we get a private driver for 7 am or will there be taxis available for the two of us and 2 suitcase and 2 carry ons.
New charges are expected to take effect from april 9. The hong kong international airport sees several million passengers every year who enjoy the modern facilities. Taxis are waiting for passengers at the taxi station located near lefthand ramp outside the arrivals hall. Hong kong mtr proposes airport express price increase 19 apr 2017 by craig bright the cost of a ticket on hong kongs airport express rail link may be set to increase by 10. The taxi trade is regulated by the government, as are the fare scales.
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