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 CNY11 for the first three kilometers (1.9 miles), an additional charge of CNY2.1 for every succeeding kilometer within 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) and CNY3.2 for every succeeding kilometer after 10 kilometers.
At night from 23:00 to 5:00 the next morning, the taxi fare is CNY14 for the first three kilometers, an additional charge of CNY2.7 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 will be added for every five minutes of stop time.
Taxis in suburbs of Shanghai usually charge less. The price is CNY9 for the first three kilometers (1.9 miles) and CNY2.1 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 Getting Around Shanghai by Taxi
1.
Jun. 23,2009 06:21 Reply
Mr.White(UK) said:
Hi, I'm travelling to Shanghai airport in october. As we are a large group (14) will we all be able to get in a couple of large minibus style taxis rather than lots of small taxis?
Thanks
Jun. 23,2009 22:29
Ms.Cindy replied:
To Mr white.
Hello. The taxi fare is about 150-170rmb. You have 14 people and should take 4 taxis. To have minibus: luxcury 7 seats vehicle: about 260 for single trip. It depends on vehicles. So, you can get the answer. :)
2.
Jun. 22,2009 07:41 Reply
Ms.Raffaella(Italy) said:
Dear All,
I will be landing at Pudong Airport and will need to go to the Hilton 250 hus shan road. Which is the cheapest and more convenient way to get there? We are 2 people.How much will be the cost by bus/taxi/train.. and is it possible to book it?
I will need then to go from the Hilton to the SHANGHAI CN HONGQIAO INTL after two days. Which will be the cheapest solution there (always two people)? How much will be the cost by bus/taxi/train.. and is it possible to book it?
Thanks
Raffaella
Jun. 23,2009 02:15
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
The cheapest transportation is by Airport Line 2. The ticket is CNY22. Just get off at Jingan Temple stop. Then, you can walk to the hotel from the Jingan Temple stop. See this page for the details of the Aiport Line 2.
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/transportation/pudong-airport-bus.htm
You can also take the airport bus at Jing'an Temple to go to Hongqiao airport.
Just see the details:
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/shanghai/transportation/hongqiao-airport-bus.htm
3.
Jun. 15,2009 16:47 Reply
Ms.julia(Ireland) said:
hi can anyone tell me if the Mayfair Hotel Shanghai have a shuttle bus service that goes from the airport to the hotel? If not how i can get there.
Jun. 15,2009 22:49
Mr.Evelyn replied:
There are two airports in Shanghai. I don’t know which airport you will arrive at. Just provide all the information here. The hotel is near to Zhongshan Park.
From Hongqiao Airport to the hotel: Take Bus No.941 at Hongqiao Airport and then get off at Zhongshan Park.
From Pudong Airport to the hotel: Take the Airport Line 2 and get off at the Terminal Building Station (only one stop’s drive). Then, transfer to the Metro Line 2 and get off at Zhongshan Park.
4.
Jun. 14,2009 13:18 Reply
Ms.Cathryn(usa) said:
I need to get from Pudong to Kunshan in the evening about 6:30 pm. Does the bullet train go there? What would a taxi cost?
Jun. 15,2009 22:40
Ms.Evelyn(China) replied:
Yes, there are bullet trains from Shanghai railway station to Kunshan. It takes about 30 minutes to get to Kunshan by bullet train. The ticket is CNY16/ CNY19.
The airport buses to Kunshan are available in Pudong airport. The buses depart hourly from 10:30 to 19:30. The ticket is CNY76.
The taxi fare for Shanghai to Kunshan is around CNY300.
5.
Jun. 12,2009 16:35 Reply
Ms.alice(United kingdom) said:
hi, i want to attend the china international hardware in shanghai (SNIEC). Can you sugegest some hotel which is between pudong airport and the exhibition ? thanks.
Jun. 14,2009 01:10
Mr.James replied:
To Alice: I found this hotel near SNIEC
http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/pudong-nanpu-shanghai.htm
You can think about it or do you prefer to live nearer to the airport. The SNIEC is situated near Longyang Rd. you can find others in the hotel lists. :)
6.
Jun. 11,2009 00:17 Reply
Mr.Tri(Indonesia) said:
Fisrt time for me to go shanghai and have a day for travelling. Is there any suggestion the plan trip? I prefer to visit like "old" city and of course for shopping
Jun. 11,2009 17:48
Mr.Thomas replied:
Hi, I found a good article introducing the old streets in Shanghai at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/package/shanghaitour1.htm
it may give you some ideas on how to arrange your travel~
7.
Jun. 10,2009 08:22 Reply
Ms.SWONG(Australia) said:
Can anyone tell me how much will it cost approximately to go to City Hotel Shanghai, in Shanxi Nan Lu in Luwan district from Pudong airport by taxi?
Jun. 10,2009 22:22
Ms.Ellen replied:
Hi. Ms. Swong. The taxi fare will be approximately 150rmb. :)
8.
Jun. 6,2009 08:01 Reply
Mr.Steven Ip(Kong kong) said:
6 June, 2009 2056
Mr Ip (Hong Kong) said:
I would like to know is there any 6 people taxi to Jian An District. How long does it take & approximately how much will it cost? I've booked a Youth Hostel in Jiaozhpou Road in Jian An District, if I take the airport bus (line 2) which is the nearest stop? Appreciate your help. Tks!
Jun. 7,2009 02:10
Mr.Qi replied:
Hi, Mr. Ip.
No 6 people taxi in Shanghai. It can carry 4 adults. I guess you are saying Jing'an District?! It should be some 150rmb that is needed for the taxi fare from airport to the area. Do you mean the Letour Youth Hostel?! Take Subway Line 2 and get off at Jing'an Temple. The hotel is walking distance (about 10 minutes) from the station.
9.
Jun. 3,2009 08:07 Reply
Ms.Ekaterina(Georgia) said:
First time to shanghai I like to know the taxi fare from Pudong international airport to Novotel at 728 Po Dong Avenue and also from the hotel to SICC and back.Thank you
Jun. 4,2009 01:43
Mr.James replied:
Hi, the taxi fare from airport to the hotel is about 120-150yuan. The hotel is about 3.5 km from the SICC. As I estimate, the fare is about 13 yuan. :-)
10.
May. 28,2009 19:23 Reply
Ms.Santos(Philippines) said:
How much will it cost me from Shanghai railway station to Shanghai airport?
Jun. 2,2009 23:09
Mr.Philip replied:
If you would like to take a taxi, the fare is about 150RMB at daytime and about 200RMB after 23:00.
Well, there is the airport shuttle bus Line 5 departing from Shanghai Railway Station to Pudong Airport directly. The fare is just 22yuan.