Getting around Singapore,
without the guesswork.
Real taxi fares, the right app for the trip, and a straight answer on Changi Airport transfers. No affiliations, no commission, just what a ride actually costs.
Standard flag-down, first kilometre
$4.60
Peak hours
+25%
Midnight, 12 to 6am
+50%
Per 400 m
$0.28
App booking
$2.30+
Guide figures, verified July 2026. Confirm the live rate with your operator.
$4.60
Standard flag-down fare
First 1 km, most 4-seater taxis
+25%
Peak-hour surcharge
Weekday AM + daily 5pm to midnight
+50%
Midnight surcharge
Every night, 12am to 5:59am
6
Licensed taxi operators
From ComfortDelGro to HDT electric
Which app should you actually use?
There is no single best app in Singapore, only the best one for the trip in front of you. Here is the honest breakdown.
Grab
Widest coverage and the default for most residents
Taxi, private-hire, upfront pricing
ComfortDelGro (Zig)
Booking the largest street-taxi fleet
Metered or fixed fare, CDG + CityCab cabs
TADA
Zero-commission, often the cheapest quote
Private-hire and taxi
Gojek
A reliable second app to compare fares
Private-hire cars
Ryde
Carpool and premium options
RydeX, taxi and luxe
Street hail
No app, no booking fee, just the meter
Flag one down or use a taxi stand
How Singapore taxi fares work
Every metered taxi charges a flag-down fare, then ticks up by distance and waiting time. Surcharges stack on top. The rates below are standardised across operators, with small differences by cab type.
Good to know: booking through an app shows one upfront price with surcharges already baked in. A street hail runs on the raw meter with no booking fee.
Flag-down (first 1 km)
Standard 4-seater. EV + 6-seater at the higher end.
$4.60 to $4.80
Distance, up to 10 km
Every 400 m, or part thereof.
$0.28
Distance, after 10 km
Every 350 m, or part thereof.
$0.28
Waiting time
Every 45 seconds, or part thereof.
$0.28
Peak-hour surcharge
Mon to Fri 6am to 9:29am, and daily 5pm to 11:59pm.
+25%
Midnight surcharge
Nightly, 12am to 5:59am, on the metered fare.
+50%
App booking fee
Off-peak to peak, plus a platform fee. Varies by app.
$2.30 to $3.30
Rates verified July 2026 against LTA and operator fare pages. A temporary distance-rate adjustment applies through mid-2026. Always confirm the live figure.
Landing at Changi? Here are your options.
Four ways from the terminals to the city, from the always-there taxi stand to the two-dollar train. Pick by budget, luggage and the hour you land.
Full Changi transfer guideTaxi from the stand
Metered fare plus an airport surcharge of $3 to $8 depending on the day and time. No booking needed.
Always available
Ride-hail app
Grab, Zig or TADA with upfront pricing. Pick-up at the designated app zones.
5 to 15 min wait
Airport limousine
Fixed-fare premium sedan or larger vehicle, booked at the counter or online.
Fixed price
MRT + rail
The cheapest way into town on the East-West line, roughly a dollar or two.
About 50 min to city
Singapore's taxi companies
Six licensed operators run the meters here. They share the same fare structure, so the difference is fleet, booking fees and the app you use.
ComfortDelGro
Comfort + CityCab
The largest fleet on the road, blue and yellow cabs.
Read moreSTRIDES Premier
formerly SMRT Taxis
Rebranded from SMRT, mixed sedan and MPV fleet.
Read moreTrans-Cab
Prius, Noah, Alphard
Second-largest operator, strong on 6-seater MPVs.
Read morePrime Taxi
Driver co-operative
Smaller operator, competitive booking fees.
Read moreHDT Singapore
All-electric
Fully electric BYD fleet, quiet and clean.
Read moreYellow-Top Taxi
The classic
Singapore's iconic single-owner yellow cabs.
Read moreMore guides to getting around
Changi Airport transfers
Every way from the terminals to the city, with real costs.
Read guideAirport transfer options
Taxi, limousine, app and shuttle compared side by side.
Read guideCar rental in Singapore
When renting beats a taxi, and which companies to trust.
Read guideCarpooling in Singapore
How ride-sharing and carpool schemes actually work here.
Read guideCar rental blacklist
Operators and traps to avoid before you sign anything.
Read guideAbout Taxi Singapore
Who we are and why this guide stays independent.
Read guideCommon questions
How much is a taxi from Changi Airport to the city?
Expect the metered fare plus an airport surcharge of $3 to $8 depending on the day and time, so a typical trip to the central area lands around $22 to $40. Late nights add the 50% midnight surcharge on top of the meter.
What is the flag-down fare for a taxi in Singapore?
Most standard 4-seater taxis start at $4.60 for the first kilometre. Electric and 6-seater cabs start around $4.80, and premium or limousine cabs higher again.
Is Grab cheaper than a street taxi?
It depends on the time. Apps show an upfront price that already includes surcharges, while a street taxi runs on the meter with no booking fee. During peak hours a metered street taxi is often cheaper, off-peak the apps are competitive.
When do taxi surcharges apply?
The peak-hour surcharge of 25% applies on weekday mornings from 6am to 9:29am and every day from 5pm to 11:59pm. The midnight surcharge of 50% applies nightly from 12am to 5:59am.
Straight information, no strings.
We take no commission from any taxi operator or ride-hail app. Every fare here is checked against LTA and operator sources, and dated so you know how fresh it is.