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.

Taxi on Garden Bridge

Shanghai Taxi

Compared with other metropolises, the taxi fare of Shanghai is high. Hereunder is the rate per kilometer for your reference:

Distance	Daytime	Night: 23:00 - 5:00 the next day
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.

 (Minhang, Fengxian, Qingpu and Songjiang Districts):

Distance	Daytime	Night: 23:00 - 5:00 the next day
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

200 British deluxe cabs in champagne gold color have been put into use. They are in particular designed for the handicapped and other people in special need. Wheelchairs and strollers can be taken onboard due to the foldable seats. This type of cars should be reserved one day in advance. The charge is more expensive than other cars:

Fee	Price
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
Company	Tel. Number
Qiangsheng	021 - 62580000
Dazhong	021 - 96822
Jinjiang	021 - 96961
Haibo	021 - 96933

 Tips:
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.
 (All for single trips)

Route	Fare
	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