Shanghai Taxi
More than 50,000 taxis are serving in Shanghai. They are operated by over 100 taxi companies and are in different colors: cabs of Dazhong Company are identified by the color of sky blue; Qiangsheng by orange and green; Jinjiang by white and Haibo by dark blue. Lanse Lianmeng and Falanhong Taxi Companies are also reputable and they are respectively in red and blue.
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Compared with other metropolises, the taxi fare of Shanghai is high. Hereunder is the rate per kilometer for your reference:
Taxis in Downtown:
Distance | Daytime | Night: 23:00 - 5:00 the next day |
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Within 3 kilometers (2 miles) | CNY14 | CNY18 |
3-15 kilometers (2-9 miles) | CNY2.5/km | CNY3.1/km |
Over 15 kilometers (9 miles) | CNY3.6/km | CNY4.7/km |
Waiting Fee | For every 4 minutes' waiting, the surcharge equals to the unit price per kilometer (0.6 mile). | |
Fuel Fee | No fuel surcharge. | |
Note: Cars with Touran brand cost CNY16 for first 3 kilometer (2 miles) and the surcharge standard obeys the above. |
Taxis in Suburb Areas
Distance | Daytime | Night: 23:00 - 5:00 the next day |
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Within 3 kilometers (2 miles) | CNY11 | CNY13.2 |
3-10 kilometers (2-6 miles) | CNY2.4/km | CNY2.9/km |
Over 10 kilometers (6 miles) | CNY3.1/km | CNY3.7/km |
Fuel Fee | CNY1 per ride |
Barrier-free Taxis:
Fee | Price |
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Flag-down Rate for First 3 kilometers (2 miles) | CNY18 |
Surcharge beyond 3 kilometers (2 miles) | CNY2.6/km |
Fuel Fee | CNY1 |
Reservation Hotline | 021 - 62580000 |
Generally, it is not very hard to hail a cab along the street. However, the situation may be troublesome during rush hours (7:00 – 10:00 & 16:00 – 19:00) and at large passenger distribution centers like airports, railway stations, long-distance bus stations, Lujiazui Area and Longyang Road subway station. Anyway, to ensure a smooth trip, you may also consider booking one beforehand.
Reservation Hotline | |
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Company | Tel. Number |
Qiangsheng | 021 - 62580000 |
Dazhong | 021 - 96822 |
Jinjiang | 021 - 96961 |
Haibo | 021 - 96933 |

1. Both RMB cash and Shanghai Public Transportation Card are acceptable for payment on all cars.
2. Payment with debit card and credit card like UnionPay Card, VISA and Master is accessible on some taxis, but most drivers prefer cash.
3. Dazhong and Qiangsheng Taxi Companies are of the highest reputation for your reference.
4. If faced with unfair charge or other troubles upon riding a cab, file a complaint by calling 021-12345.
Reference Taxi Fare
Route | Fare | |
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Daytime | Night: 23:00 – 05:00 the next day | |
Pudong Airport – Hongqiao Airport | CNY220 | CNY280 |
People's Square / Nanjing Road – Pudong Airport | CNY170-180 | CNY200-220 |
Shanghai Railway Station – Hongqiao Airport | CNY60 | CNY70 |
Lujiazui / Oriental Pearl Tower – Zhujiajiao Water Town | CNY180 | CNY200-220 |
Shanghai - Suzhou | CNY500 | CNY600 |
Shanghai - Wuxi | CNY600-700 | CNY700-800 |
- Last modified on Nov. 28, 2019 -
Questions & Answers on Shanghai Taxi
Asked by BM from HONG KONG | Nov. 27, 2019 07:57
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Do Shanghai taxi drivers accept cash or they prefer to pay by app ?
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Answered by Gladys from UKRAINE | Nov. 28, 2019 00:43
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Don't worry. The drivers can accept cash.
Asked by Wong from MALAYSIA | Nov. 26, 2019 04:40
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Pudong airport have MPV CAR? MY FLIGHT ARRIVE around 1.30am.. What I should take to Nanjing road? ?
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Answered by Gloria from UKRAINE | Nov. 28, 2019 00:46
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Well, according to your landing time, you can take airport shuttle bus night line and get off at East Nanjing Road Middle Zhejiang Road Bus Stop. The bus will operate until the last flight arrival. After arriving, take a taxi to the destination.
Asked by Natta from THAILAND | Nov. 25, 2019 17:10
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Taxi from Shanghai Disneyland to the bund
Our group of seven stay in courtyard Marriott near Disney and want to move to the bund can we transfer by 2 taxi with all luggage’s
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Answered by Tina from SINGAPORE | Nov. 27, 2019 19:36
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If you don't have too many luggage, then 2 taxies is workable and it costs around CNY100/car.
Asked by Brad from USA | Nov. 09, 2019 12:23
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Taxi from pudong airport after 21:00?
How hard is it to get a late night (21:00 or so) taxi from Pudong airport to the Bund? How to book in advance?
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Answered by Kimmy from AUSTRALIA | Nov. 11, 2019 19:16
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It is so easy to take taxi even after midnight so you don't need to worry about it at all. You can book in advance by DiDi but I guess it is hard for foreigners.