In Kwale, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
300KES
Price per KM
150KES
Waiting time per hour
360KES
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Kwale 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 1050KES.
A 5km ride in Kwale costs about 1050KES. 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 Kwale?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Kwale or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Kwale as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Kwale?
If you can’t find a taxi Kwale 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 Kwale?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Kwale taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Kwale.
What’s the price of Taxi in Kwale per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Kwale is 300.0KES. Each KM is then priced at 150.0KES. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 360.0KES per hour.