In Lanzhou, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
10CNY
Price per KM
1.4CNY
Waiting time per hour
21CNY
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Lanzhou 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 17CNY.
A 5km ride in Lanzhou costs about 17CNY. 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 Lanzhou?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Lanzhou or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Lanzhou as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Lanzhou?
If you can’t find a taxi Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Lanzhou taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Lanzhou.
What’s the price of Taxi in Lanzhou per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Lanzhou is 10.0CNY. Each KM is then priced at 1.4CNY. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 21.0CNY per hour.