Singapore has more than 20,000 air-conditioned taxis or cabs. Taking a taxi around Singapore is a comfortable and hassle-free way to travel, and taxi fares are priced reasonably.
How to get a taxi
Singapore cabs can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads, by signalling the driver (usually by waving an out-stretched hand). Well-marked dedicated taxi stands are also available outside most major shopping malls and public buildings.
Alternatively, you could make a booking through the taxi company’s hotline or website. Taxis carry a maximum of four passengers and some may stop only at taxi stands along major roads. Available/empty taxis usually show a green light or simply show a light on the roof of the taxi. Booked/unavailable taxis show a red light, or are not lighted up.
Taxi Fares
In Singapore, all taxis are metered and taxi rates vary according to the taxi operating company.
There are currently several taxi companies in Singapore, as well as a small number of individual owners/drivers. Surcharges include Electronic Road Pricing surcharge, peak hour surcharge, public holiday surcharge, etc. A surcharge may also be imposed by taxis for picking up passengers from certain places like the Changi International Airport and Singapore Expo Centre.
Maximum Number of Passengers Allowed
The maximum number of passengers allowed for a standard taxi in Singapore is as follows:
- 4 adults
- 3 adults + 2 children
- 2 adults + 3 children
- 1 adult + 4 children
- 6 children
Note: children are aged under 12 years old.
Taxi Charges
| Booking Fees | ||
| Current Bookings: | ||
| Monday – Friday: 7.00am to 9.30am 5.00pm to 11.00pm |
$3.50 | $8.00 |
| At all other times including Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays. | $2.50 | $8.00 |
| Advanced Bookings (at least half an hour in advance) | $5.20 | $16.00 |
| Basic fare | Normal | Limousine |
| Flag-Down (inclusive of 1st km or less) | $2.80-$3.00 | $3.20 |
| Every 385 metres thereafter or less up to 10 km | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Every 330 metres thereafter or less after 10 km | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Every 45 secs of waiting or less | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| Peak Hour Surcharge | Normal | Limousine |
| Monday – Friday: 7.00am to 9.30am | 35% of metered fare | 35% of metered fare |
| Monday – Saturday: 5.00pm to 8.00pm | 35% of metered fare | 35% of metered fare |
| Applicable at the time of boarding. Not applicable on Sundays and Public Holidays. | ||
| Midnight Surcharge | |
| Midnight – 5:59am | 50% of metered fare |
| Central Business District (CBD) Surcharge | Normal | Limousine |
| Monday – Saturday : 5.00pm to Midnight | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Applicable for trips starting from CBD area. Not applicable on Sundays and Public Holidays. The CBD surcharge is payable on top of the Peak Hour Surcharge. |
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| Public Holiday Surcharge | Normal | Limousine |
| From 6pm on the eve to 12 midnight of the public holidays below: New Year’s Day, 1st and 2nd Day of Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Christmas Day | $1.00 | $1.00 |
| Where the above holiday falls on a Sunday and the following Monday is a holiday, the Public Holiday Surcharge will be payable up to 12 midnight of Monday. | ||
| Location Surcharges | Normal | Limousine |
| Changi Airport & Changi Air Freight Centre | ||
| Friday-Sunday from 5.00pm to 12 midnight | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| At all other times | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Seletar Airport | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Singapore Expo Centre | $2.00 | $2.00 |
| Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) Charges |
| Any ERP charges incurred during trip will be added on to the trip fare. |
| Singapore Taxi Companies | Phone Numbers |
| Comfort Citycab Dial-A-Cab (View CityCab’s Fares) | (65) 6552 1111 |
| Comfort Premier Cabs (View Comfort’s Fares) | (65) 6552 2828 |
| Premier Taxis (View Premier’s Fares) | (65) 6363 6888 |
| SMRT Taxis Skytrek Bookings (View SMRT Taxis’ Fares) | (65) 6555 8888 |
| Transcab (View Transcab’s Fares) | (65) 6555 3333 |
| SMART Taxis (View SMART’s Fares) | (65) 6485 7777 |
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I heard about Prime 8 Seater taxi or another 7 seater toyota wish.
Is that meant we can load more than 4 adults in ?
we’re 5 adults, will be a bit waste if we ask for 2 standard cab.
Thank you in advance.
Yup, definitely. Those are much bigger cabs.
Hi
We are a family of 4, 2 adults, one 6 year old child and a baby. We arrive in Singapore in July (and in again in August.)
1: Do the taxis have safety baby seats?
2: Approximately how much from the Airport to Orchard Road YMCA?
3: Approximately how much to get a taxi to the Singapore Zoo from The YMCA in Orchard Road?
Many thanks
Juliet
1. No
2. $45
3. $25
Do the taxi’s in Singapore take credit cards?
Yup
i will be to singapore on june, 3 adult 2 child, may allowed by 1 taxi from airport to kallang road. thanks
hi there,
please advise if normal taxi in singapore can take 3 adult and 2 kids 5 and 11 years old. how much roughly thecost from changi to parkroyal at kitchener rd? if we arrive in changi at 11.30pm does it difficult to get a taxi. apprecaite your response
You just need one cab. it will be about $50 per cab per trip. No problems getting a cab at the airport at 1130pm, or anytime for that matter.
Hi, if 4 adults and 1 child (4 years old) can fit one taxi?
Nope
hey i am coming to singapore in august { 2adults}
can i get the taxi fares?
1.changi airport to grand central orchard road
2.grand to sentosa
3.sentosa to holiday inn atrium
4. holiday inn to changi airport
5. orchard to universal studio
6. holiday inn to night safari
If there is 4 adults and a 1.5 yr baby, are we allowed to take 1 cab?hope to hear from you soon.thanks in advance.
Hi, we’re going to singapore next month, was wondering if 4 adults and one 13mo. old toddler can seat in one taxi?
Thanks in advance!
tnx for the info… we are 5 travelling on may.. we are 3 adults & have 2 children below 12 so i’m happy that we can ride one taxi;-) tnx!
The taxi cab drivers take credit cards but do the taxis take American Express Credit cards?
Hi, we’re going to Singapore next month. Was wondering if 4 adults and one 5yo can seat in one taxi?
Thanks in advance!
how if we travel for 4 adults and 1 children? thanks
How much is taxi fare fr changi airport to VIP hotel in bukit timah.4 adults & 1 child aged 4 wld fit 1 taxi.tnx.
hi can i take a cab with 4 small built adults plus 1year old baby ?
Yes, a baby should be fine
hi
hi can i take a cab with 3 adults, 2 children( 9 yr old & 4 yr old) plus 9 months old baby ?
No