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South Africa · ZAR (R) · 2026
Flag fall
R25
Per km
R17
Minimum
R50
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Uber strongly recommended — never hail a street taxi in JHB. OR Tambo airport to Sandton ~R350–500 via Uber.
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Johannesburg taxis start with a flag fall of R25 and charge R17 per km. A typical 3 km city trip costs R65–R87. A 10 km trip runs R166–R224. Minimum fare is R50.
Uber strongly recommended — never hail a street taxi in JHB. OR Tambo airport to Sandton ~R350–500 via Uber.
Taxis in Johannesburg, South Africa use ZAR (R). Most drivers prefer cash. Some airport taxis may accept cards.
Use a metered taxi or book via a ride-hailing app. Agree on the price before departure if the taxi is unmetered. Scam warning signs include: broken meter claims, asking for payment upfront, and unusually long routes.
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Tipping guide for South Africa