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Stone Town Taxi Price Calculator 2026

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Popular routes from Stone Town

Stone Town to Nungwi
50 TZS
Stone Town to Paje
50 TZS
Stone Town to Michamvi
262,400 TZS
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Stone Town taxi prices

In Stone Town, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)
5TZS
Price per KM
3 TZS
Waiting time per hour
4TZS
Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Stone Town 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 20 TZS.

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Stone Town taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Stone Town?

A 5km ride in Stone Town costs about 20 TZS. 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 Stone Town?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Stone Town?

If you can’t find a taxi Stone Town 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 Stone Town?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Stone Town per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Stone Town is 5,000.0 TZS. Each KM is then priced at 3,000.0 TZS. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 4,000.0 TZS per hour.

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