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Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Guangzhou city centre.

Official Taxi
CNY 100-150 ($14-21)
35-60 min
Guangzhou Taxi (regulated)
Uber
Uber does not operate here
Didi Chuxing app only.

Cheapest way

Metro Line 3 CNY 9 (~$1.30) — 55 min to Guangzhou East station.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1/T2 arrivals — official rank outside

How to avoid taxi scams at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

  • CAN is 30 km north of central Guangzhou.
  • Metro Line 3 + Line 21 serve airport directly — CNY 9 (~$1.30) to Tianhe/Zhujiang New Town.
  • Foreign cards do NOT work. Bring CNY or Alipay.

Skip the queue — 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 Guangzhou (CAN)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver 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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Currency
CNY
English-friendly
Low
Tipping
No tipping.

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