Taiwan 🇹🇼 · 44km to Taipei
Taoyuan International (TPE) — Taxi vs Uber
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Taipei and Taoyuan Airport at NT$1,399, over an average 44 km and 43 minutes. Uber Taxi averages NT$1,251.
Prices verified 2026-09-30 — check operator sites before travel.
What each option costs
| Service | Published price | Time | How to book |
|---|---|---|---|
| UberX (Uber) Average from Taipei. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls. | NT$1,399 | 43 min | Uber app |
| Uber Taxi (Uber) Average from Taipei. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote. | NT$1,251 | 43 min | Uber app |
| Taxi (metered) Taoyuan Airport's taxi fare page was not available when we checked. For reference, Taipei City taxis charge NT$85 for the first 1.25 km, then NT$5 per 200 m, NT$5 per minute in slow traffic, and NT$20 extra per trip from 11pm to 6am. Airport taxis may use a different tariff. | Metered | Not published | Taxi service counter in each terminal |
How the two compare
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Taipei and Taoyuan Airport at NT$1,399, over an average 44 km and 43 minutes. Uber Taxi averages NT$1,251.
We could not read the airport's own taxi fare page, so no taxi figure is given here. Taxis are metered; the Taipei City tariff is shown for reference and airport taxis may charge differently.
Uber's averages are for rides to the airport and move with demand.
Good to know
Ask the taxi service counter in the terminal for the expected fare before you get in. Both terminals have one.
Prefer a pre-booked private transfer instead?
Skip the taxi rank, no surge pricing, driver waits at arrivals with your name.
Getting out of Taoyuan International
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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How much is a taxi from Taoyuan International?
Taxi (metered): Metered. Taoyuan Airport's taxi fare page was not available when we checked. For reference, Taipei City taxis charge NT$85 for the first 1.25 km, then NT$5 per 200 m, NT$5 per minute in slow traffic, and NT$20 extra per trip from 11pm to 6am. Airport taxis may use a different tariff.
How much is an Uber at Taoyuan International?
UberX (Uber): NT$1,399, about 43 min. Average from Taipei. Uber's own average for the past month, city to airport. Not a quote: the price on the day depends on demand, route and tolls.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi at Taoyuan International?
Uber's own figures put an average UberX between Taipei and Taoyuan Airport at NT$1,399, over an average 44 km and 43 minutes. Uber Taxi averages NT$1,251.
Where do I get a taxi at Taoyuan International?
Taxi service counter in each terminal.