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UAE Taxi Fare Calculator

Enter your distance, pick your emirate, and get a line-by-line taxi fare estimate using the published Dubai RTA, Sharjah SRTA, and Abu Dhabi tariffs - including Salik tolls and the minimum fare floor.

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Pick an emirate, enter the distance, and the fare breaks down line by line. Salik gates apply to Dubai journeys only.

Estimated fare breakdown

Flag fall AED 0.00
Distance charge AED 0.00
Service charge (per trip) AED 0.00
Minimum fare applied AED 0.00
Salik tolls AED 0.00
Estimated total AED 0.00

This is an estimate based on published tariffs, not a quoted price. Real meters also charge waiting time in traffic (AED 0.50 per minute in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi), and airport pickups, phone or app bookings, and larger vehicles carry extra surcharges. Rates last reviewed July 2026. Verify current figures at rta.ae, srta.gov.ae, and salik.ae.

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How UAE Taxi Fares Are Calculated

UAE taxis use a meter that combines two charges: a flag-fall (the starting amount when you enter the vehicle and the meter begins) and a per-km rate that accumulates as you travel. Most operators also charge a per-minute waiting rate when the vehicle is stationary in traffic - this is the element that makes peak-hour metered fares unpredictable.

On top of the metered fare, Dubai journeys may include Salik electronic toll charges of AED 4 per gate crossing, and airport pickups carry an additional surcharge. Intercity routes - Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Dubai to Sharjah, and other emirates - are generally handled as negotiated flat rates rather than metered journeys once the distance exceeds roughly 50 to 80 km.

Dubai Taxi Fare Rates (RTA)

Charge Day (6am - 10pm) Night (10pm - 6am)
Flag-fall AED 5.00 AED 5.50
Per km rate ~AED 1.96 Slightly higher
Airport surcharge (DXB / DWC) AED 5.00 AED 5.00
Salik toll (per gate) AED 4.00 AED 4.00
Booking fee (app / phone) AED 2.00 AED 2.00
Dubai RTA rates are set by the Roads and Transport Authority and may change. Verify current rates at rta.ae before relying on these figures for exact budgeting.

Abu Dhabi Taxi Fare Rates (TransAD)

Charge Rate
Flag-fall (standard) ~AED 3.50
Per km rate (day) ~AED 1.82
Airport surcharge (AUH) AED 25 minimum fare
Road tolls None - Abu Dhabi has no toll gates
Abu Dhabi rates are set by the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT). Verify current figures at dmt.gov.ae.

Sharjah Taxi Fare Rates (SRTA)

Charge Rate
Flag-fall ~AED 3.50
Per km rate (day) ~AED 1.73
Night rate Slightly higher
Road tolls None within Sharjah
Sharjah rates are set by the Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA). Verify at srta.ae.

How to Estimate Your Fare

To calculate an approximate metered fare for a UAE taxi journey:

  1. Find the distance of your route using Google Maps or Waze.
  2. Apply the flag-fall for your emirate.
  3. Multiply the distance by the per-km rate.
  4. Add any applicable Salik tolls (Dubai only).
  5. Add airport surcharge if applicable.

For example: a 20 km Dubai city journey during the day would be approximately AED 5 + (20 x 1.96) = AED 44.20, before tolls. This is a baseline - congestion adds significant waiting-time charges during peak hours.

Why Estimates Are Often Lower Than the Actual Fare

Metered taxis charge a per-minute rate when the vehicle is not moving. On congested routes - particularly Dubai to Sharjah or Dubai city during morning rush hour - a 30 to 60 minute delay in traffic can add AED 20 to AED 50 to a calculated estimate. The calculator gives you the best-case floor; actual peak-hour fares can be 30 to 50 percent higher.

For intercity routes over 80 km, the meter is often not used at all. Drivers negotiate flat rates - these vary between individual drivers and can be difficult to benchmark without prior experience on the route.

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Rate Reference

  • Dubai flag-fall (day) AED 5.00
  • Dubai per km (day) ~AED 1.96
  • Salik per crossing AED 4.00
  • Abu Dhabi flag-fall ~AED 3.50
  • Abu Dhabi per km ~AED 1.82
  • Sharjah flag-fall ~AED 3.50
  • Sharjah per km ~AED 1.73

Common Questions

UAE Taxi Fare Calculator FAQ

Is there an official UAE taxi fare calculator?

There is no single official calculator covering all UAE emirates. Dubai RTA publishes a fare estimator for Dubai metered journeys, Abu Dhabi does not offer a public calculator, and Sharjah, Ajman, and the northern emirates have no official tool at all. The calculator at the top of this page applies the published RTA, SRTA, and Abu Dhabi tariffs to whichever emirate and distance you enter, so you can compare all three in one place.

How do I calculate a Dubai taxi fare?

Add the flag fall to the distance charge, then add tolls. A Dubai RTA street-hail taxi starts at AED 5.00 by day (06:00 to 22:00) or AED 5.50 at night, then charges roughly AED 2.19 per km. Add AED 4 to AED 6 for every Salik gate crossed, depending on the time of day. If the metered total lands below the AED 12 minimum street-hail fare, you pay AED 12. The calculator at the top of this page does that arithmetic for you.

What is the Dubai taxi price per km?

The Dubai taxi price per km is approximately AED 2.19 in a standard RTA taxi. RTA links the per km rate to fuel prices and reviews it monthly, so the figure moves by a few fils up or down through the year. That charge sits on top of the flag fall of AED 5.00 by day or AED 5.50 at night, and it starts accruing the moment the meter runs. Confirm the current rate at rta.ae.

How much is Salik per gate?

Salik costs AED 6 per gate during peak hours (06:00 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 20:00), AED 4 per gate off peak (10:00 to 16:00 and 20:00 to 01:00), and nothing between 01:00 and 06:00. Sundays are charged at the AED 4 rate outside the free late-night window. The charge applies per crossing, so a route through two gates costs twice as much. In a taxi, the Salik amount is added to your metered fare.

Are Salik toll rates higher during rush hour?

Yes. Under the variable pricing system introduced in 2025, Salik charges AED 6 per crossing during the morning peak (06:00 to 10:00) and the evening peak (16:00 to 20:00), against AED 4 off peak. Two gates in rush hour therefore cost AED 12 rather than AED 8. Crossings between 01:00 and 06:00 are free, and Ramadan runs on its own adjusted schedule. Verify current rates at salik.ae.

What is the minimum taxi fare in Dubai?

The minimum fare for a street-hailed Dubai taxi is AED 12. Booking through an app raises the minimum to AED 13 and adds a booking surcharge on top. If the meter works out lower than the minimum, you still pay the minimum. For comparison, Sharjah applies an AED 11.50 minimum and Abu Dhabi AED 12.

How do I calculate an Abu Dhabi taxi fare?

Abu Dhabi metered taxis use a flag fall of AED 5.00 by day and AED 5.50 at night, plus about AED 1.82 per km, with a minimum fare of AED 12 and waiting time at AED 0.50 per minute. There are no road tolls in Abu Dhabi, so nothing equivalent to Salik is added. Airport pickups carry a surcharge. Rates are set by the Abu Dhabi transport regulator and are revised periodically.

How do I calculate a Sharjah taxi fare?

Sharjah SRTA taxis charge a flag fall of AED 3.00 by day and AED 4.00 at night, AED 1.61 to AED 1.99 per km depending on the franchise, plus an AED 3.50 service charge on every trip. The minimum fare is AED 11.50. There are no toll gates inside Sharjah. Verify current figures at srta.gov.ae.

Why does my taxi fare calculator estimate differ from what I actually paid?

Calculator estimates assume consistent movement at the per km rate. In practice, taxis also charge a per-minute waiting rate when stationary in traffic - and UAE urban routes, particularly Dubai to Sharjah, involve heavy peak-hour congestion. The estimate gives you a floor; the real fare in heavy traffic can be 30 to 50 percent higher.

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