Shanghai has approximately 45,000 taxis, operated by over 150 taxi companies. Several companies have taxis in their own colors. There are seven more popular companies - Dazhong Taxi Company with their cars in sky blue; Qiangsheng with their cars in orange; Jinjiang white; Bashi green; Haibo sapphire blue; Fanlanhong red; and Lanse Lianmeng in navy blue. Of all the taxi companies, Dazhong and Qiangsheng are most strongly recommended. Taking taxis in Shanghai is more expensive than in other cities. In the daytime, the price is CNY12 for the first three kilometers (1.9 miles), an additional charge of CNY2.4 for every succeeding kilometer within 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and CNY3.6for every succeeding kilometer after 10 kilometers.
At night from 23:00 to 5:00 the next morning, the taxi fare is CNY16 for the first three kilometers, an additional charge of CNY3.1 for every succeeding kilometer within 10 kilometers and CNY4.1 for every succeeding kilometer after 10 kilometers. You can bargain over prices when taking taxis at night.
Whether you take a taxi during daytime or at night, CNY2.1 (CNY3.1 at night) will be added for every five minutes of stop time.
Taxis in suburbs of Shanghai usually charge less. The price is CNY10 for the first three kilometers (1.9 miles) and CNY2.4 for every succeeding kilometer.
Please note the charge will be rounded when you pay and Shanghai Public Transportation Card can be used on most taxis. Anything unreasonable, you may file a complaint by calling 021-63232150 or to the specific taxi company by telephoning the number displayed on the car.
Taxi Booking Numbers
Dazhong: 021-96822
Qiangsheng: 021-62580000
Jinjiang: 021-96961
Bashi: 021-96840
Haibo: 021-96965
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Travelers' Voices on Shanghai Taxi
1.
Oct. 22,2009 01:11 Reply
Mr.Allen(USA) said:
Just wanted to say that the price for every succeeding kilometer after 10 kilometers is CNY 3.6 instead of CNY 3.2. I called the Dazhong company and confirmed. Also find this site very helpful: http://kuber.appspot.com/taxifare. It estimates the cost after you enter your starting point and destination as well as driving directions suggested. The latest rates are provided.
Oct. 23,2009 06:40
Mrs.Katja(Croatia) replied:
Thank you!
2.
Nov. 20,2009 08:21 Reply
Ms.L Hu(United Kingdom) said:
Dear all
Just want to advise that my most recent taxi journey from Shanghai Railway Station to Pudong airport cost me RMB 237. I am most certain I was scammed now after reading these posts... the taxi meter read RMB 212 with 60 km travelled, and the driver insisted on another RMB 25 for "highway (gaosu) fee". I think he took a roundabout route to rack up 60 km and charging this highway fee, which he insisted is newly implemented.
Would appreciate anyone else's recent experience with taxi journeys.
Thanks.
3.
Nov. 15,2009 07:41 Reply
Mr.Tedants(Philippines) said:
Hello,
I will be staying in Nanjing Hotel. I am going to Pudong Airport for my flight. What is the best means of transportation I should take in going to Pudong Int'l airport from nanjing hotel? With my luggages, is it ok to take Metro Line 2 then transfer to Maglev in going there? i need replies badly. thank you.
Nov. 16,2009 20:30
Mr.LEOSTAR(United States) replied:
Yes, please take the metro Line 2 (very close to the hotel) to Longyang Road and then transfer to the Maglev to Pudong quickly. It should be the most convenient way for you!
4.
Nov. 8,2009 12:40 Reply
Mr.Salem(SA) said:
I like travil from Yangzhou to Ningbo in 9/12/2009 by air plan or by car how many hours take in both side
Nov. 14,2009 01:53
Mr.Leostar replied:
Both at Yangzhou Bus Station and Yangzhou East Bus Station, you could catch a coach to arrive in Ningbo in about 6 hours. The bus fare is CNY158.
5.
Nov. 10,2009 15:31 Reply
Mr.Ash(USA ) said:
I want to go to Pudong airport on 13 th Nov at 8:00 am morning.
I am staying in hotel New Asia 422 TianTong Road Shanghai.
I want to go by shuttle.
How to make a booking so I can be picked from Hotel.
Nov. 10,2009 23:20
Mr.James replied:
Mr. Ash, no hotel shuttle and airport shuttle bus go directly between the airport and the hotel.
6.
Nov. 8,2009 05:45 Reply
Mr.kapoor(INDIA) said:
I want to know the taxi fare from Pudong airport to Holiday Inn Pudong nanpu hotel or best way to go there for 2 persons arriving by flight from Hong Kong on 14th November.
Nov. 10,2009 06:13
Mr.A. Rami(USA) replied:
Taxi to the Holiday Inn Pudong from PVG should be about 120 CNY. It is probably best to take the taxi. You may want to have the driver call the Holiday Inn to make sure that he takes you to the correct hotel.
7.
Nov. 3,2009 11:05 Reply
Ms.Yin Hu(USA) said:
Hello, my arrival time in Shanghai pudong airport at 9:30pm on Nov. 27. What is best way to go to Gaoxiong Road/Xi Zhang Nang Road? Thanks!
Nov. 3,2009 23:11
Mr.Shan replied:
It is suggested that you take a taxi from Pudong to get there directly. Currently, there is no shuttle bus could be used.
Nov. 4,2009 13:51
Ms.Hu(USA) replied:
Thank you! How much approximately for the taxi?
Nov. 5,2009 04:45
Mr.Shan replied:
The fare should is about 130RMB at least.
8.
Oct. 30,2009 21:19 Reply
Mr.lytle(usa) said:
what is the pinyin for Le Meridien hotel at Jiujiang lu and Guizhou lu?
Oct. 31,2009 02:55
Mr.Shan replied:
Haven't found this hotel in Shanghai. Should it be Le Royal Meridien Shanghai, located at 789, Nanjing East Road.
Name: 上海世茂皇家艾美酒店
Address: 上海黄浦区南京东路789号
Oct. 31,2009 05:39
Mr.lytle(usa) replied:
yes this is the correct hotel. could you please print the pinyin for me? thank you
Nov. 2,2009 22:52
Mr.Shan replied:
Okay. Pinyin:
Hotel name: Shanghai Shimao Huang Jia Ai Mei Jiu Dian
Address: 789, Nanjing Donglu, Huangpu Qu
Nov. 3,2009 06:28
Mr.lytle(USA) replied:
thank you. That is a mouthful!! :)
9.
Oct. 30,2009 09:24 Reply
Mr.FRANCOIS(France) said:
HELLO
I WANT TO GO FROM Htel Kai Bo 658 Daduhe Road 200062 Shanghai TO No.15 Yifu Road Jiufu Ecnomic Devolopment Area, Jiuting Town ,Songjiang District, Shanghai. PLEASE TEL ME THE BEST WAY,AND PRICE TO GO SAME DAY I RETURN BACK AT THE HOTEL
THANK YOU
Nov. 2,2009 21:28
Mr.Sandy replied:
it is about 25 km from the hotel and Yifu Road. You need to change three vehicles to get there. Use Bus 739 to Caobao Road and walk to the other side of the road to look for Bus 92B to Jiuting Guangchang. Then take bus 103 to Jiebangjiao. Walk 500 meters to Yifu Road. Ticket price: 6RMB in total for single trip. Go back along the same route.
10.
Oct. 27,2009 08:37 Reply
Mr.erdem(turkey) said:
Hi I'M arriving Shanghai arport at 14:00 and will go to the Westin Bund Center Hotel.What is the cost of a taxi
Oct. 31,2009 03:16
Mr.Shan replied:
Hi, the taxi fare should be around 120. If there is a traffic jame, extra fee for the waiting time will be added.