Taxi or as the local ethnic Chinese called it “德士”, are a popular form of public transport alternatives to buses and MRT. Singapore taxi fares are considered reasonable in comparison to other well-developed nations, before factoring the various add-ons such as ERP charges, midnight surcharge, peak hour surcharge and etc. One positive thing to note is that most Singapore taxi are well maintained, and all of them are fitted with air-conditioning and fare meter.
Taxi Fare Structure
| Fares & surcharges | Comfort Taxi | CityCab Taxi | SMRT Taxi | Premier Taxi | Prime Taxi | Yellow Top Taxi |
| Flagdown rate | $3.20 (Hyundai Sonata, Kia Magentis)
$3.40 (Toyota Wish) $3.50 (Toyota Camry) $3.60 (Hyundai i40, Chevrolet Epica, Kia Optima, Toyota Prius)
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| Meter fare | $0.22 (every 350m)
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| Waiting | $0.22 (every 45 seconds or less)
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| Booking fee | $3.30 (peak)
$2.30 (non-peak) |
$3.30 (peak)
$2.30 (non-peak) |
$3.30 (peak)
$2.30 (non-peak) |
$4.50 (peak)
$2.50 (non-peak) |
$3.50 (peak)
$2.50 (non-peak) |
$3.30 (peak)
$2.30 (non-peak)
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| Peak hours | 25% of metered fare
Monday to Friday (0600 – 0930, 1800 – 0000 hour)
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| Public holiday | 25% of metered fare
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| Late night | 50% of metered fare (0000 – 0559 hour)
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| CBD surcharge | $3.00 (1700 – 0000 hour)
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| Special locations | $5.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Friday – Sunday, 1700 – 0000 hour)
$3.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Any other time besides the above stated) $3.00 (Seletar Airport) $3.00 (Resorts World Sentosa) $2.00 (Singapore Expo)
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| Credit card payment | 10% admin charges of metered fare | |||||
How to book a taxi
- Call the telephone booking hotline of the taxi company
- Inform the operator of the pick up location
- Note the car plate registration number given by the operator
- Confirm the booking number and destination when the taxi arrives
| Taxi Company | Booking Hotline |
| LTA (Common booking hotline) | (+65) 6342 5222 |
| Comfort Taxi | (+65) 6552 1111 |
| CityCab Taxi | (+65) 6552 1111 |
| SMRT Taxi | (+65) 6555 8888 |
| Premier Taxi | (+65) 6363 6888 |
| Prime Taxi | (+65) 6778 0808 |
Ways to book a taxi
- Hail a taxi by the road side
- Queue at a taxi stand
- Make a telephone booking
- Use a taxi mobile booking application
Pick up and drop off are STRICTLY prohibited on the below areas
Limousine Taxi
London Cab
The London Cab is the world’s most recognizable taxi with its iconic & distinctive exterior. Passengers of the London Cab can enjoy its extensive range of features including n easy-to-use, integral fold-down ramp with extension designed with a shallow angle for ease of access and departure. Wheelchair retention system that secures wheelchair during transit. Adjustable centre rear seat belt harness to suit younger and smaller passengers (18 kgs and above). A swing door mechanism for ease of use, greater visibility for traffic upon entry/exit and safer for hands and fingers. Floor, roof and puddle lighting for safer entry at night.
| Fares & surcharges | London Cab |
| Boarding rate | $3.90 |
| Meter fare | $0.30 (Every 400 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km)
$0.30 (Every 350 metres thereafter or less after 10 km)
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| Waiting | $0.30 (every 45 seconds or less)
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| Booking fee | $10 (current)
$18 (advanced)
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| Peak hours | 25% of metered fare
Monday to Friday (0600 – 0930, 1800 – 0000 hour)
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| Public holiday | 25% of metered fare
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| Late night | 50% of metered fare (0000 – 0559 hour)
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| CBD surcharge | $3.00 (1700 – 0000 hour)
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| Special locations | $5.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Friday – Sunday, 1700 – 0000 hour)
$3.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Any other time besides the above stated) $3.00 (Seletar Airport) $3.00 (Resorts World Sentosa) $2.00 (Singapore Expo)
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| Credit card payment | 10% admin charges of metered fare
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Chrysler Taxi
Chrysler Taxi is perfect for corporate engagements and hallmark events, the Limousine Taxi dedicated in providing transfer services for current and advance luxury bookings. Bigger than normal taxis, it boasts more legroom and leather-trimmed interior seats. Chrysler Taxi drivers have also been selected by their operating group under more stringent criteria, such as effective communication and hosting skills.
| Fares & surcharges | Chrysler Taxi |
| Boarding rate | $5.00 |
| Meter fare | $0.33 (Every 400 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km)
$0.33 (Every 350 metres thereafter or less after 10 km)
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| Waiting | $0.33 (every 45 seconds or less)
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| Booking fee | $10 (current)
$20 (advanced)
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| Peak hours | 25% of metered fare
Monday to Friday (0600 – 0930, 1800 – 0000 hour)
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| Public holiday | 25% of metered fare
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| Late night | 50% of metered fare (0000 – 0559 hour)
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| CBD surcharge | $3.00 (1700 – 0000 hour)
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| Special locations | $5.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Friday – Sunday, 1700 – 0000 hour)
$3.00 (Singapore Changi Airport. Any other time besides the above stated) $3.00 (Seletar Airport) $3.00 (Resorts World Sentosa) $2.00 (Singapore Expo)
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| Credit card payment | 10% admin charges of metered fare
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