Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International (BOM) to Mumbai city centre.

Last verified: 2026-07

Official Taxi
INR 500-900 ($6-11) prepaid taxi to Bandra/Colaba
30-90 min (heavy traffic)
Mumbai Police Prepaid Taxi Booth
Uber
INR 400-800 ($5-10) Uber/Ola
Ola/Uber designated pickup zones outside T1 + T2 arrivals

Cheapest way

BEST bus to city centre INR 30-60 (~$0.35-0.75) — 60-90 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1 + T2 arrivals — Prepaid Taxi kiosk (official Mumbai Police-run)

How to avoid taxi scams at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International

  • ONLY use the Prepaid Taxi kiosk in arrivals — pay in advance, get receipt with driver + number.
  • Kaali Peeli (black-yellow) taxis are metered but drivers may refuse to use meter — insist or use next one.
  • Uber/Ola safer for first-time visitors.
  • Never accept rides from touts inside terminal.

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 Mumbai (BOM)

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
INR
English-friendly
Medium
Tipping
INR 50-100 for good service.

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