Uses representative LTA fare levels; actual operator flag-down and unit rates can differ.
Metered waiting/slow-traffic increments are estimated in 45-second blocks.
Add applicable location surcharge, ERP or booking fee here.
Disclaimer: This is an estimated metered taxi fare; actual fares vary by operator, route, traffic, booking, ERP and applicable surcharges.
What Is a Taxi Calculator Singapore?
A Taxi Calculator Singapore estimates the possible metered fare for a taxi journey.
The estimate considers the selected taxi type, distance travelled, waiting or slow-traffic time, time surcharge and any additional charges you enter.
Use the result to plan your travel budget before taking a taxi. It is not a confirmed fare because taxi companies can use different flag-down and unit rates.
How to Use the Taxi Fare Calculator
Select whether you expect to use a standard or premium taxi.
Enter the estimated journey distance in kilometres. Use the actual driving distance rather than the straight-line distance between the two locations.
Add the expected waiting or slow-traffic time in minutes. This may apply when the taxi is stationary or moving below the meter’s applicable speed.
Next, select the relevant time surcharge:
- no time surcharge;
- peak-period surcharge; or
- late-night surcharge.
Enter any applicable booking fee, location surcharge or ERP charge in the final field.
Select Calculate Fare to see the estimate. Use Reset when checking another journey.
What the Calculator Includes
The result provides a breakdown of:
- flag-down fare;
- distance and waiting charges;
- peak or late-night surcharge;
- other surcharges, ERP or booking charges; and
- estimated total fare.
Enter additional charges only once. For example, do not add a booking fee manually if it is already included in another amount you entered.
How Singapore Metered Taxi Fares Work
A metered taxi fare normally has four main components:
- Flag-down fare
- Distance and waiting-time charges
- Applicable surcharges
- Booking fees
Taxi companies determine their own fare levels. This means two taxis travelling along the same route can produce different fares.
LTA lists standard taxi flag-down fares ranging from S$4.40 to S$5.20 and premium taxi flag-down fares ranging from S$5.00 to S$5.50. Distance and waiting-time unit rates also differ between standard and premium taxis.
Check the official LTA taxi fare and surcharge information when you need the latest operator-specific details.
Peak-Period and Late-Night Surcharges
A 25% peak-period surcharge may apply during the following periods:
Weekdays, excluding public holidays:
- 6:00am to 9:29am
- 5:00pm to 11:59pm
Weekends and public holidays:
- 10:00am to 1:59pm
- 5:00pm to 11:59pm
A 50% late-night surcharge may apply every day from midnight to 5:59am.
These percentages generally apply to the metered fare. Separate location, booking, ERP and payment charges may still apply.
Select the time surcharge that matches when the taxi journey begins.
Location, ERP and Booking Charges
Some pickup locations have an additional surcharge. These may include airports, tourist attractions, ferry terminals, cruise centres and other designated locations.
Booking fees can also differ according to the operator, booking method and travel period.
ERP charges may be added when the taxi passes through an active ERP gantry during the journey.
Add the combined applicable amount in the Other Surcharges / ERP / Booking Fee field. If you are unsure, leave the field at zero and treat the result as a base estimate.
Enter the Correct Travel Distance
Taxi meters calculate charges using the route travelled, not the direct geographical distance between two points.
Road closures, traffic conditions and the driver’s available route can change the final distance.
The Distance Calculator Singapore can provide a rough journey-distance reference. However, it cannot predict the exact route taken by the taxi.
Metered Taxi Fare Versus Grab Fare
A street-hailed taxi must use its meter. A taxi booked through an app may be offered as either a metered ride or an upfront flat-fare ride.
Private-hire fares can change according to demand, pickup location, traffic and booking conditions.
Use the Grab Fare Calculator Singapore when comparing the taxi estimate with a possible private-hire fare.
Always check the price and fare type shown in the booking app before confirming the ride.
Taxi Versus Bus or Train
A taxi may provide a more direct journey, especially when travelling with luggage or other passengers. Public transport may cost less but can involve walking and transfers.
For a bus-and-rail comparison, use the Singapore Transport Fare Calculator.
If the journey will be completed only by public bus, the Singapore Bus Fare Calculator gives a more focused fare estimate.
You can find more Singapore transport and cost-planning tools through the Calculator Singapores homepage.
Why the Actual Taxi Fare May Differ
The final metered fare may differ from the calculator result because of:
- the taxi operator’s actual rates;
- standard or premium taxi type;
- the route travelled;
- traffic and waiting time;
- peak or late-night timing;
- location surcharges;
- booking charges;
- ERP charges;
- cashless payment fees; or
- extra stops requested during the journey.
Treat the result as a travel-planning estimate. The taxi meter and applicable published charges determine the amount payable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How does the Taxi Calculator Singapore estimate a fare?
A: It combines a representative flag-down fare with estimated distance, waiting-time, time-surcharge and manually entered additional charges.
Q2: Does the calculator provide the exact taxi fare?
A: No. It provides an estimate. Actual operator rates, traffic, route and surcharges can change the final fare.
Q3: Should I enter road distance or straight-line distance?
A: Enter the estimated driving distance. Straight-line distance does not represent the route travelled by the taxi.
Q4: Does the estimate include traffic waiting time?
A: Yes, when you enter the expected waiting or slow-traffic time. The calculator estimates these charges using 45-second meter blocks.
Q5: Are ERP and airport surcharges included automatically?
A: No. Enter applicable ERP, location and booking charges in the additional-surcharge field.
Q6: Is a Grab ride calculated in the same way as a taxi fare?
A: Not always. A Grab booking may show an upfront flat fare, while a street-hailed taxi uses a meter. Check the fare type before booking.
Q7: Does the calculator include peak-period charges?
A: Yes, when the correct peak-period option is selected. Confirm that the journey time falls within the applicable period.
Q8: Can different taxi operators charge different fares?
A: Yes. Taxi companies determine their own fare levels within Singapore’s standardised fare structure. Check the selected operator’s published rates when an exact comparison is required.