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East London Airport Taxi Price Calculator 2026

Find your transfer price to and from ELS

Popular routes from East London Airport

East London Airport to East London
140 ZAR
East London Airport to Premier Hotel El Icc
149 ZAR
East London Airport to Hotel Lindesforne
9,872 ZAR
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East London Airport taxi prices

In East London Airport, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)
21ZAR
Price per KM
13.2 ZAR
Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the East London Airport 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 87 ZAR.

Taxi transfers from East London Airport (ELS)

East LondonPremier Hotel El IccHotel LindesforneMorgan BayBlue BendGonubie PointMdumbiMoltenoPort Elizabeth AirportGrahamstown

Using a taxi at East London Airport (ELS)

  • Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals - not drivers who approach you inside the terminal.
  • Make sure the meter is running, or agree the fare before you set off.
  • Licensed airport taxis are safest; keep your booking confirmation if you pre-booked.
  • Have the address and rough distance ready so you can sense-check the price.
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East London Airport (ELS) taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS)?

A 5km ride transfer from East London Airport (ELS) costs about 87 ZAR. 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 transfer from East London Airport (ELS)?

You can stop a taxi on the street transfer from East London Airport (ELS) or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app transfer from East London Airport (ELS) as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around transfer from East London Airport (ELS)?

If you can’t find a taxi East London Airport (ELS) 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 East London Airport (ELS)?

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

What’s the price of Taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS) per KM?

The starting price of a taxi transfer from East London Airport (ELS) is 21.0 ZAR. Each KM is then priced at 13.2 ZAR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost -1.0 ZAR per hour.

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