Shanghai Pudong International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai city centre.

Official Taxi
CNY 160-220 ($22-30)
40-70 min traffic
Shanghai Taxi Company (marked cars)
Uber
Uber does not operate here
Uber left China 2016. Didi Chuxing app only.

Cheapest way

Maglev + Metro Line 2 combo CNY 55 (~$8) — 45 min door to People's Square. Or Metro Line 2 direct CNY 8 (~$1.15), 70 min.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1/T2 arrivals — official rank outside marked "出租车" (Taxi)

How to avoid taxi scams at Shanghai Pudong International Airport

  • PVG is 45 km from downtown — legit fares CNY 160-220 to People's Square.
  • MAGLEV is famous: CNY 50 (~$7) 8-minute ride to Longyang Rd — connects to Metro Line 2.
  • Foreign cards do NOT work. Bring CNY or Alipay Tour Pass.

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 Shanghai (PVG)

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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