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Uganda Taxi Price Calculator 2026

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Popular routes in Uganda

Kampala to Jinja
158,600 UGX
Entebbe to Kampala
40 UGX
Kampala to Buloba
3000 UGX
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Uganda taxi prices

In Uganda, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.

Taxi price (2026)

Base fee (day)
4UGX
Price per KM
2 UGX
Waiting time per hour
10UGX
Calculation Example

Consider a trip from your hotel to the Uganda 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 14 UGX.

Uganda Reported Prices

Uganda latest reported taxi prices
1 real fare reported by travellers · reviewed by our team
Date Time Price From To People LuggageDriver
2024-12-25 10:39 3000 UGX Kampala Buloba 2 0-
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Uganda taxi price - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Uganda?

A 5km ride in Uganda costs about 14 UGX. 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 Uganda?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Uganda?

If you can’t find a taxi Uganda 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 Uganda?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Uganda is 4,000.0 UGX. Each KM is then priced at 2,000.0 UGX. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 10,000.0 UGX per hour.

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