Watamu Taxi - Fares & Prices 2026

Popular routes from Watamu

Watamu to Diani Beach	20000 KES
Watamu to Tsavo National Park East	55,080 KES
Watamu to Mombasa Airport	15000 KES

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Watamu taxi prices

In Watamu, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)

300KES

Price per KM

150 KES

Waiting time per hour

360KES

Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Watamu city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 1050 KES.

Watamu Reported Prices

Watamu latest reported taxi prices

4 real fares reported by travellers · reviewed by our team

Date	Time	Price	From	To	People	Driver
2025-06-06	09:00	20000 KES	Watamu	Diani Beach	2	-
2025-06-06	09:00	8000 KES	Watamu	Kilifi	2	-
2025-06-05	09:00	4000 KES	Watamu	Malindi Airport	2	-
2025-05-18	09:00	15000 KES	Watamu	Mombasa Airport	2	-

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Watamu taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Watamu?

A 5km ride in Watamu costs about 1050 KES. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Watamu?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Watamu or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Watamu as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Watamu?

If you can’t find a taxi Watamu or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi price in Watamu?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Watamu taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Watamu.

What’s the price of Taxi in Watamu per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Watamu is 300.0 KES. Each KM is then priced at 150.0 KES. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 360.0 KES per hour.

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