UAE Taxi Fare Calculator

Name: UAE Taxi Fare Calculator
Author: CalculatorBolt

Estimate taxi fares in the UAE. Enter pickup and drop-off locations, select your emirate and vehicle type to get an estimated fare in AED based on distance and waiting time. Informational only—verify with the taxi company. Explore more tools on free calculators on CalculatorBolt.

Calculate Taxi Fare

Input Method

Locations Distance & Time

Pickup Location

Drop-off Location

Emirate

Vehicle Type

Rate Table Editor

Emirate	Vehicle	Base (AED)	Per-Km (AED)	Per-Min (AED)

Export/Import

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How it works

Estimated Fare = Base Fare + (Distance × Per-Km Rate) + (Waiting Time × Per-Minute Rate). We use typical rates for each emirate and vehicle type. For location-based calculations, we estimate distance based on common routes. Standard Dubai taxi: 5 AED base + 1.75 AED/km + 0.50 AED/minute.

Inputs explained

Pickup/Drop-off Locations: Enter your starting and ending points (e.g., "Dubai International Airport", "Burj Khalifa").
Distance & Time: Alternatively, enter the distance in kilometers and expected waiting time.
Emirate: Select your city (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, etc.) as rates vary slightly.
Vehicle Type: Standard (regular taxi), Family (7-seater), Luxury, or Custom rates.

Example

Dubai Airport to Burj Khalifa (Standard Taxi): Distance ≈ 35 km, Time ≈ 45 minutes. Fare = 5 AED (base) + (35 × 1.75) AED + (45 × 0.50) AED = 5 + 61.25 + 22.50 = 88.75 AED (rounded to 89 AED). Actual fare may vary based on exact route and traffic.

Tips & notes

Taxi fares are typically 20-25% higher during peak hours (8-10 AM, 5-8 PM) and late at night (10 PM - 6 AM).
Family taxis (7-seater) have higher base fares (10 AED) and per-km rates, but are ideal for groups.
Always ensure the driver starts the meter at the beginning of your trip.
For trips from airports, there may be an additional airport surcharge (typically 20-25 AED).
Salik (toll) charges (4-8 AED per toll gate) are added separately if your route includes toll roads.
This calculator is for metered taxis; ride-hailing apps (Careem, Uber) use dynamic pricing.

FAQs

The standard base fare for a Dubai taxi is 5 AED during the day and 5.5 AED at night (10 PM - 6 AM). However, rates can vary slightly by company.

Abu Dhabi taxi fare = Base fare (5 AED) + (Distance × 1.80 AED/km) + (Waiting time × 0.45 AED/minute). Night rates may be higher.

This calculator provides an estimate based on typical UAE taxi rates. Actual fares depend on the specific route, traffic conditions, time of day, and taxi company.

No. Everything runs in your browser. Your data is not sent to or stored on our servers. Use Export or Share Link to save your configuration.

Family taxis are larger (7-seater) vehicles with higher base fares (10 AED vs 5 AED) and per-km rates. They're ideal for groups or families with luggage.

Yes, most UAE taxi companies charge slightly higher rates between 10 PM and 6 AM. The base fare and per-km rates may increase by 20-25%.

This calculator is primarily for metered taxis. Careem and Uber use dynamic pricing which can vary significantly based on demand. Use their apps for accurate estimates.

The distance is approximately 35 km and takes 30-45 minutes. Estimated fare is 60-80 AED depending on traffic and time of day.

Disclaimer

Informational estimate only. Actual taxi fares may vary by taxi company, exact route, traffic conditions, time of day (day/night rates), and additional charges (airport surcharge, Salik tolls). Always confirm the fare with the driver before starting your trip and ensure the meter is running.