Official Taxi
CNY 90-130 ($12-18)
30-60 min traffic
Beijing Taxi (marked cars, government-regulated)
Uber
Uber does not operate here
Uber left China in 2016 (sold to Didi). Use Didi Chuxing app (needs Chinese phone + WeChat/Alipay).
Cheapest way
Airport Express train CNY 25 (~$3.50) to Dongzhimen (35 min) โ Line 10 + Line 2 metro connections.
Where to catch an official taxi
T2/T3 arrivals โ official rank outside marked "Taxi"
How to avoid taxi scams at Beijing Capital International Airport
- CRITICAL: Never accept "taxi" offers inside terminal โ always use the official rank outside.
- Insist on meter ("dabiao" ๆ่กจ) โ meter starts CNY 13 + CNY 3 fuel + CNY 10 airport surcharge is legit.
- Foreign cards do NOT work in Chinese taxis. Bring CNY cash or set up Alipay Tour Pass / WeChat Pay for tourists.
Skip the queue โ pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No haggling, no scam risk, driver meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. Locks price before you fly.
Getting out of Beijing (PEK)
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.
Check transfer pricesRenting a car instead? Compare rentals with free cancellation.Currency
CNY
English-friendly
Low
Tipping
No tipping culture in China.
Mobile data for China
Get mobile data for China set up before you land.
Airport lounges at Beijing Capital Airport
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