How much is the base taxi fare in Manila?

The base taxi fare in Manila is ₱50. The fare increases from there based on distance and time.

Is this fare estimate accurate?

It's an estimate based on the real local taxi fare structure (base fare, distance rate, late-night surcharge). The actual metered fare may vary with traffic and route.

Taxi Fare Estimator

Pick a departure and arrival subway station to estimate the fare and travel time.

Practical tips

Grab is the ride-hailing app of choice in Manila — Uber sold its Southeast Asia business to Grab back in 2018, so it isn't an option here. Street taxis are cheap and easy to flag down for short hops, especially outside malls and hotels, but most visitors lean on Grab for the fare shown upfront before you even book. At Ninoy Aquino International Airport, look for the official coupon-taxi booth in the arrivals hall for a fixed, zone-based fare, or use Grab's dedicated pickup counters at each terminal, which run under an airport partnership that locks in the price with no surge on trips leaving the airport. Tipping isn't expected, but rounding up the fare by a few dozen pesos is a common, appreciated gesture.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the base taxi fare in Manila?: The base taxi fare in Manila is ₱50. The fare increases from there based on distance and time.
Is this fare estimate accurate?: It's an estimate based on the real local taxi fare structure (base fare, distance rate, late-night surcharge). The actual metered fare may vary with traffic and route.