Dubai taxi fares: The cheapest time to book and when prices rise
Dubai: When you book a taxi in Dubai could affect how much you pay before the journey even begins. For taxis booked through an app, the lowest scheduled starting fare is Dh9 , while during the most expensive periods it rises to Dh13 . The per-kilometre rate is Dh2.45. If you can hail a taxi from the street instead, the starting fare can be even lower – Dh5 between 6am and 10pm , a Dh4 difference…
Dubai taxi fares are influenced by the time of booking. For app-based bookings, the lowest starting fare is Dh9, but it can rise to Dh13 during peak periods. Off-peak hours (6am to 7.59am and 10am to 3.59pm) have a Dh4 booking fee, while peak hours (8am to 9.59am, 4pm to 7.59pm, and 10pm to 5.59am) have a Dh7.50 booking fee. Street-hail taxis start at Dh5 from 6am to 10pm and Dh5.50 from 10pm to 6am.
Final fares are calculated based on base fare, kilometre charge, waiting-time charge, Sharjah entry fee, Port Rashid entry fee, Salik fee, and DARB fee. Taxi fares may also increase during major events, so checking the displayed fare before starting the journey is advised.
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