How much does a taxi cost in Johannesburg?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Johannesburg?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Johannesburg, we use the current Johannesburg taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 octobre 2015. The Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Johannesburg. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

The base fare is R70.00, the per-kilometer fare is R9.50. Standing and waiting time is charged at R60.00 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 Johannesburg taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Johannesburg costs about R118
15 kilometers by taxi in Johannesburg costs about R165
20 kilometers by taxi in Johannesburg costs about R213
50 kilometers by taxi in Johannesburg costs about R498

Estimated Fare

1 km

R70.00

2 km

R70.00

3 km

R70.00

4 km

R70.00

5 km

R70.00

6 km

R79.50

7 km

R89.00

8 km

R98.50

9 km

R108

10 km

R118

Estimated Fare

11 km

R127

12 km

R137

13 km

R146

14 km

R156

15 km

R165

16 km

R175

17 km

R184

18 km

R194

19 km

R203

20 km

R213

Estimated Fare

21 km

R222

22 km

R232

23 km

R241

24 km

R251

25 km

R260

26 km

R270

27 km

R279

28 km

R289

29 km

R298

30 km

R308

Estimated Fare

35 km

R355

40 km

R403

45 km

R450

50 km

R498

60 km

R593

70 km

R688

80 km

R783

90 km

R878

100 km

R973

150 km

R1,448

Other distance:

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