How much does a taxi cost in Durban?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Durban?

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

Who sets the Durban taxi rate?

Taxi prices may be negotiated freely in South Africa. We recommend that you negotiate a fixed price on the basis of our calculation before you start your journey. In this case, the agreed fare should be entered in the taximeter before departure. The taximeter must remain switched on during the journey. Taxi companies must disclose their respective standard fare in the taxi.

What is the taxi rate in Durban?

The base fare is R30.00, the per-kilometer fare is R11.00. Standing and waiting time is charged at R120 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

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1. Distance Table with Taxi Fares

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

10 kilometers by taxi in Durban costs about R140
15 kilometers by taxi in Durban costs about R195
20 kilometers by taxi in Durban costs about R250
50 kilometers by taxi in Durban costs about R580

Estimated Fare

1 km

R41.00

2 km

R52.00

3 km

R63.00

4 km

R74.00

5 km

R85.00

6 km

R96.00

7 km

R107

8 km

R118

9 km

R129

10 km

R140

Estimated Fare

11 km

R151

12 km

R162

13 km

R173

14 km

R184

15 km

R195

16 km

R206

17 km

R217

18 km

R228

19 km

R239

20 km

R250

Estimated Fare

21 km

R261

22 km

R272

23 km

R283

24 km

R294

25 km

R305

26 km

R316

27 km

R327

28 km

R338

29 km

R349

30 km

R360

Estimated Fare

35 km

R415

40 km

R470

45 km

R525

50 km

R580

60 km

R690

70 km

R800

80 km

R910

90 km

R1,020

100 km

R1,130

150 km

R1,680

Other distance:

Please note that these estimated prices only take into account the base fare and the respective distance under the Durban 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.