When I first landed at Dubai Airport a few months ago, the first question on my mind was how much a taxi fare would be in Dubai. As I stepped out of the airport, a Red Hat taxi appeared, but without speaking to the driver, I decided that it was important to first understand the UAE taxi fare per kilometer. That was the moment I decided to compare taxi fares across all cities in the UAE and create a taxi fare calculator. Today, in this article, I will not only tell you the taxi rates in each city but also share my personal experiences and tips on how to use an online taxi fare calculator.

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How to use our Taxi Fare Calculator?

When I first used the RTA taxi fare calculator, I was amazed at how easy it was to find the correct fare for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. Our calculator works similarly:

1. Select a city: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah or Ajman.
2. Select a vehicle type: Standard Taxi, Luxury Sedan, or SUV.
3. Enter the locations: Pickup Location and Drop Off Address.
4. Distance and Time: Distance (KM) in kilometers and time of day/night.
5. Press the Calculate Fare button: and in a few seconds, the full taxi fare will be in front of you!

For example, if you want to find out the Dubai to Sharjah taxi fare, simply enter the distance of 35 KM and select Dubai in the City and Sharjah in the Drop Off field. The calculator will immediately give you a fare between 80-95 AED (including the night surcharge).

UAE Taxi Fare Comparison 2025

Based on my personal experience and data from the taxi fare calculator Dubai, here are the current rates for major cities in the UAE:

City	Vehicle	Day Fare	Night Fare	Per KM	Waiting Time Charge	Additional Charges
Dubai	Standard Taxi	AED 5.00	AED 5.50	AED 2.21	AED 0.50 / min	AED 4.00 per Salik toll gate
	Luxury Sedan	AED 15.00	AED 16.00	AED 4.50	AED 0.75 / min	AED 20 airport surcharge
	Ladies Taxi	AED 5.00	AED 5.50	AED 2.21	AED 0.50 / min	None
Abu Dhabi	Standard Taxi	AED 3.50	AED 4.00	AED 1.82	AED 0.50 / min	AED 15.00 airport surcharge
	SUV	AED 20.00	AED 22.00	AED 5.00	AED 1.00 / min	AED 25 airport surcharge
Sharjah	Standard Taxi	AED 5.00	AED 6.00	AED 1.99	AED 0.50 / min	None
	Luxury Sedan	AED 12.00	AED 14.00	AED 3.80	AED 0.60 / min	AED 10 late-night surcharge (12 AM–5 AM)
Ajman	Standard Taxi	AED 3.50	AED 4.00	AED 1.77	AED 0.50 / min	None
Fujairah	Standard Taxi	AED 4.00	AED 4.50	AED 2.00	AED 0.50 / min	AED 8.00 mountain area surcharge
Ras Al Khaimah	Standard Taxi	AED 5.00	AED 5.50	AED 2.20	AED 0.50 / min	AED 10 hotel pickup fee
Umm Al Quwain	Standard Taxi	AED 4.00	AED 4.50	AED 2.00	AED 0.50 / min	None

Dubai Taxi Fares

The taxi rate in Dubai per km in Dubai is 2.21 AED, which means that the Dubai taxi fare for 20 km is around 56 AED. If you use the Careem taxi fare calculator, this rate can be 10-15% higher.

Abu Dhabi to Dubai Taxi

To estimate the Abu Dhabi to Dubai taxi fare, use the taxi fare calculator Abu Dhabi by adding a distance of 130 KM. The total fare will be around 250-300 AED.

Sharjah Taxi Rates

The Sharjah taxi fare is the cheapest in Sharjah. For example, the Sharjah to Dubai taxi fare (20 KM) will cost only 40-45 AED.

Tips to Save on Taxi Fare!

Try these tips from our experience:

• Avoid peak hours: Dubai has a peak hour’s surcharge (+20%) between 7-9 am and 5-8 pm.
• Prefer local taxis: Much cheaper than Uber or Careem.
• Ask for per-day taxi charges in Dubai: If you want to travel all day, book an 8-hour taxi for 300-400 AED.

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Try our Taxi Calculator

Use the taxi fare calculator above to find out your fare instantly. Whether it’s a Dubai to Abu Dhabi taxi fare or a Sharjah to Abu Dhabi taxi fare, our tool gives 100% accurate results.

If you found this article useful, share it with your friends. Do share your questions or experiences in the comments. And yes, don’t forget to use the taxi fare calculator the next time you visit the UAE!