In Chinatown, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
5MYR
Price per KM
4.3MYR
Waiting time per hour
17MYR
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Chinatown 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 26.5MYR.
A 5km ride in Chinatown costs about 26.5MYR. 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 Chinatown?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Chinatown or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Chinatown as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Chinatown?
If you can’t find a taxi Chinatown 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 Chinatown?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Chinatown taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Chinatown.
What’s the price of Taxi in Chinatown per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Chinatown is 5.0MYR. Each KM is then priced at 4.3MYR. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 17.0MYR per hour.