In Gwangju, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
3KRW
Price per KM
1KRW
Waiting time per hour
12KRW
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Gwangju 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 8KRW.
A 5km ride in Gwangju costs about 8KRW. 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 Gwangju?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Gwangju or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Gwangju as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Gwangju?
If you can’t find a taxi Gwangju 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 Gwangju?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Gwangju taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Gwangju.
What’s the price of Taxi in Gwangju per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Gwangju is 3,800.0KRW. Each KM is then priced at 1,000.0KRW. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 12,000.0KRW per hour.