Taxi
Call by app, normal fares, avoiding overcharging
Koreans call taxis by app
- For visitors, K.Ride (made for foreigners) is easiest: sign up with email, Google or Apple, and pay with a foreign card.
Sources: Asia Economy (K.Ride) ↗ · BitJoy (Kakao T / K.Ride) ↗
- An app shows the estimated fare and route before you ride, and keeps a record.
Sources: BitJoy (Kakao T / K.Ride) ↗
Seoul regular taxi fares
| Item | Fare |
|---|---|
| Base fare (first 1.6 km) | 4,800 won |
| 22:00–23:00 and 02:00–04:00 | +20% |
| 23:00–02:00 | +40% |
| Leaving Seoul city limits | +20% |
| Seoul → Incheon Airport (reference) | About 70,000 won incl. tolls |
Be careful if a surcharge is added during the day, the meter is off, or the driver names a flat price.
Sources: glasswallet (서울 택시 할증) ↗ · 파이낸셜뉴스 (서울→인천공항 요금) ↗
In the taxi and when getting out
- Check that the meter is running.
- Follow the route on a map app.
- Pay by card and take the receipt (it shows the car number).
Trouble? Call 1330
Korea Tourism Organization’s travel helpline and complaint line (1330), with Japanese, Chinese and English.
Sources: 문화체육관광부 (1330) ↗
Checked 2026-11-08