Seoul Taxi

Regular

Regular taxis are white, silver, or orange. In the future, they will be all orange so they stick out on the streets of Seoul just like yellow cabs in New York City.

Base Fare: 5000 won (first 3km)
Fare: 200 won per 164 meters (538 feet)
Idle Fare: 200 won per 39 seconds

Deluxe

Deluxe taxis are black in color with a gold strip down the side. They cost more than regular taxis but are generally more comfortable with safer service.

Base Fare: 5000 won (first 3km)
Fare: 200 won per 164 meters (538 feet)
Idle Fare: 200 won per 39 seconds

International

International taxis are specifically useful for foreign visitors and tourists who do not know how to speak Korean. Drivers and consultants are fluent in many languages.

These taxis are orange, just like regular taxis, but say International on the side of them along with the Haechi symbol.

Online reservations can be made at http://www.intltaxi.co.kr.

Type: Medium Taxi
Base Fare: 2800 won (first 2km)
Fare: 120 won per 144 meters (472 feet)
Idle Fare: 120 won per 35 seconds

Type: Large/Luxury Taxi
Base Fare: 4500 won (first 3km)
Fare: 200 won per 164 meters (538 feet)
Idle Fare: 200 won per 39 seconds

Jumbo

Jumbo taxis can fit up to eight people including the driver. The rates are the same as Deluxe taxis.

Base Fare: 5000 won (first 3km)
Fare: 200 won per 164 meters (538 feet)
Idle Fare: 200 won per 39 seconds

Mini

Base Fare: 2100 won (first 2km)
Fare: 100 won per 155 meters (508 feet)
Idle Fare: 100 won per 37 seconds

Last Updated on Feb 12, 2026