How much does a taxi cost in Kyoto?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Kyoto?

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

Who sets the Kyoto taxi rate?

Taxi tariffs in Japan are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Kyoto was last set in janvier 2025 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

What is the taxi rate in Kyoto?

The base fare is ¥600, the per-kilometer fare is ¥193. Standing and waiting time is charged at ¥2,560 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 Kyoto taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Kyoto costs about ¥2,142 during the day and about ¥2,571 at night
15 kilometers by taxi in Kyoto costs about ¥3,106 during the day and about ¥3,727 at night
20 kilometers by taxi in Kyoto costs about ¥4,070 during the day and about ¥4,884 at night
50 kilometers by taxi in Kyoto costs about ¥9,853 during the day and about ¥11,823 at night

Daytime

Night

1 km

¥600

¥720

2 km

¥600

¥720

3 km

¥793

¥951

4 km

¥986

¥1,183

5 km

¥1,178

¥1,414

6 km

¥1,371

¥1,645

7 km

¥1,564

¥1,877

8 km

¥1,757

¥2,108

9 km

¥1,949

¥2,339

10 km

¥2,142

¥2,571

Daytime

Night

11 km

¥2,335

¥2,802

12 km

¥2,528

¥3,033

13 km

¥2,720

¥3,265

14 km

¥2,913

¥3,496

15 km

¥3,106

¥3,727

16 km

¥3,299

¥3,958

17 km

¥3,492

¥4,190

18 km

¥3,684

¥4,421

19 km

¥3,877

¥4,652

20 km

¥4,070

¥4,884

Daytime

Night

21 km

¥4,263

¥5,115

22 km

¥4,455

¥5,346

23 km

¥4,648

¥5,578

24 km

¥4,841

¥5,809

25 km

¥5,034

¥6,040

26 km

¥5,226

¥6,272

27 km

¥5,419

¥6,503

28 km

¥5,612

¥6,734

29 km

¥5,805

¥6,966

30 km

¥5,998

¥7,197

Daytime

Night

35 km

¥6,961

¥8,354

40 km

¥7,925

¥9,510

45 km

¥8,889

¥10,667

50 km

¥9,853

¥11,823

60 km

¥11,781

¥14,137

70 km

¥13,708

¥16,450

80 km

¥15,636

¥18,763

90 km

¥17,564

¥21,076

100 km

¥19,491

¥23,389

150 km

¥29,130

¥34,955

Other distance:

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