How much does a taxi cost in Nairobi?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Nairobi?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Nairobi, we use the current Nairobi taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 janvier 2024. The Nairobi 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 Nairobi using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Nairobi. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Nairobi taxi rate?

Taxis have no meters and the fare should be negotiated before departure.

What is the taxi rate in Nairobi?

The base fare is KES200, the per-kilometer fare is KES200. Standing and waiting time is charged at KES375 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 Nairobi taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Nairobi costs about KES2,000
15 kilometers by taxi in Nairobi costs about KES3,000
20 kilometers by taxi in Nairobi costs about KES4,000
50 kilometers by taxi in Nairobi costs about KES10,000

Estimated Fare

1 km

KES200

2 km

KES400

3 km

KES600

4 km

KES800

5 km

KES1,000

6 km

KES1,200

7 km

KES1,400

8 km

KES1,600

9 km

KES1,800

10 km

KES2,000

Estimated Fare

11 km

KES2,200

12 km

KES2,400

13 km

KES2,600

14 km

KES2,800

15 km

KES3,000

16 km

KES3,200

17 km

KES3,400

18 km

KES3,600

19 km

KES3,800

20 km

KES4,000

Estimated Fare

21 km

KES4,200

22 km

KES4,400

23 km

KES4,600

24 km

KES4,800

25 km

KES5,000

26 km

KES5,200

27 km

KES5,400

28 km

KES5,600

29 km

KES5,800

30 km

KES6,000

Estimated Fare

35 km

KES7,000

40 km

KES8,000

45 km

KES9,000

50 km

KES10,000

60 km

KES12,000

70 km

KES14,000

80 km

KES16,000

90 km

KES18,000

100 km

KES20,000

150 km

KES30,000

Other distance:

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