How much does a taxi cost in Cape Town?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Cape Town?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Cape Town, we use the current Cape Town taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 janvier 2025. The Cape Town 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 Cape Town using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Cape Town. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

The base fare is R25.00, the per-kilometer fare is R18.00. Standing and waiting time is charged at R80.00 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 Cape Town taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Cape Town costs about R205
15 kilometers by taxi in Cape Town costs about R295
20 kilometers by taxi in Cape Town costs about R385
50 kilometers by taxi in Cape Town costs about R925

Estimated Fare

1 km

R43.00

2 km

R61.00

3 km

R79.00

4 km

R97.00

5 km

R115

6 km

R133

7 km

R151

8 km

R169

9 km

R187

10 km

R205

Estimated Fare

11 km

R223

12 km

R241

13 km

R259

14 km

R277

15 km

R295

16 km

R313

17 km

R331

18 km

R349

19 km

R367

20 km

R385

Estimated Fare

21 km

R403

22 km

R421

23 km

R439

24 km

R457

25 km

R475

26 km

R493

27 km

R511

28 km

R529

29 km

R547

30 km

R565

Estimated Fare

35 km

R655

40 km

R745

45 km

R835

50 km

R925

60 km

R1,105

70 km

R1,285

80 km

R1,465

90 km

R1,645

100 km

R1,825

150 km

R2,725

Other distance:

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