Taipei Taoyuan International Airport Taxi vs Uber

Real prices, official pickup locations, scam warnings and the cheapest way from Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Taipei city centre.

Official Taxi
NT$1,200-1,500 ($37-46) to Taipei Main
35-60 min traffic
Yellow airport taxis (regulated)
Uber
NT$900-1,300 ($28-40) — Uber operates in Taiwan
Uber active + designated pickup zone. Taiwan Taxi (55688) local alternative.

Cheapest way

Airport MRT Line A express NT$150 (~$4.60) — 35 min to Taipei Main station.

Where to catch an official taxi

T1/T2 arrivals — yellow airport taxi rank outside (Taiwan Taxi + others)

How to avoid taxi scams at Taipei Taoyuan International Airport

  • TPE is 40 km west of Taipei — 35-60 min drive depending on traffic.
  • Airport MRT (Taoyuan Metro Line A) is fastest: NT$150 (~$4.60) 35-min express or 50-min stops.
  • Kaohsiung transfer: high-speed rail from Taoyuan HSR station 90 min NT$1,490 (~$46).

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 Taipei (TPE)

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
TWD
English-friendly
High
Tipping
Not expected. Round up if service was good.

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