Taxis — fares, late-night surcharges and apps for visitors
Seoul taxi base fares and night surcharges, deluxe and jumbo taxis, international taxi airport flat fares, taxi apps foreigners can use, and base fares in other cities.
Last reviewed: 2026-10
Fares, hours and conditions can change. Check the official sources before you go.
Seoul taxi fares (metered)
| Type | Base fare | Extra |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan, daytime | KRW 4,800 (first 1.6 km) | KRW 100 per 131 m, KRW 100 per 30 s |
| Sedan, 10–11 PM and 2–4 AM | KRW 5,800 (+20%) | KRW 120 per 131 m |
| Sedan, 11 PM–2 AM | KRW 6,700 (+40%) | KRW 140 per 131 m |
| Deluxe / SUV / van, daytime | KRW 7,000 (first 3 km) | KRW 200 per 151 m, KRW 200 per 36 s |
| Deluxe / SUV / van, 10 PM–4 AM | KRW 8,400 (+20%) | KRW 240 per 151 m |
- Leaving Seoul city limits adds 20%; combined with the late-night surcharge it can reach 60%.
- Road tolls are charged at the actual amount.
- Taxis must charge by the meter (except fare plans approved by the city). App-based brand taxis such as Kakao Black or Uber Black use flexible in-app pricing.
Base fares in other cities (sedan)
Busan, Incheon, Gyeonggi and Gwangju KRW 4,800; Daegu and Ulsan KRW 4,500; Gangwon KRW 4,600; Daejeon and Jeju KRW 4,300 (per VISITKOREA). Distance, time and surcharge rules differ by city.
Hailing a taxi and apps
- Wave one down on the street or use a taxi stand at stations and hotels.
- k.ride: Kakao Mobility’s taxi app for foreign visitors. English, Japanese and Chinese; sign up with Google or Apple and register a foreign-issued card.
- Uber Taxi: hails regular taxis in Korea and auto-translates messages with the driver.
- Entering the destination in an app avoids language problems. When hailing on the street, show the address in Korean.
International Taxi (foreign-language drivers)
- Meter fare plus 20%. Flat zone fares between Incheon Airport and Seoul (sedan KRW 70,000–95,000, SUV/van/deluxe KRW 100,000–140,000) — see Airport to the city.
- Charter (sedan): 3 h KRW 70,000, 5 h KRW 110,000, 8 h KRW 160,000, 10 h KRW 190,000, 24 h KRW 240,000
- Booking: intltaxi.co.kr or +82-1644-2255
Payment and tipping
- Cash, credit cards and transit cards such as T-money are accepted; most foreign cards work.
- Tipping is not expected.
- Left something behind? See lost-and-found (lost112) in Emergency & help numbers.
FAQ
When does the late-night surcharge start?
For standard Seoul taxis, 20% from 10–11 PM and 2–4 AM, and 40% from 11 PM to 2 AM. Deluxe and jumbo taxis add 20% from 10 PM to 4 AM.
Can I use a taxi app without a Korean phone number?
k.ride is built for visitors: you sign up with Google or Apple and register a foreign card. Check the current sign-up requirements in the app.
Should I tip the driver?
No. Pay the meter fare (plus any tolls).