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 Official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Service

 

Official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com has a mixed recommendation on the official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi service.

A Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi is the most convenient, but also most expensive way to get to central Shanghai.

(Read More about Official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxis Below)
** Be aware that unofficial or pirate taxis operate at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and we have given them different safety recommendations as discussed below.


Official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Rates & Fares

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi rates given here are in the local currency (CNY or Chinese Yuan Renminbi). Use our currency converter or the cheat sheet to the left if you would like to convert to your currency. Note that Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi rates given here are for official taxis and unofficial or pirate taxis (discussed below) may be different. It is illegal to pay with any foreign currency in China.


  • A taxi from Hongqiao Airport to Shanghai city centre (e.g. People's Square) CNY 60-100. A taxi trip into the city centre requires a toll, upon exiting the Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, which is added to the fare.

     

    Note that rates increase by around 35% during night time, so expect to pay more between 23:00-05:00.



 
Shanghai Taxi Payment: Cash only
It is illegal to pay with any foreign currency in China.
Shanghai Taxi Tipping Recommendation: Not required



Official Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Details

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi photo

When you arrive, head for the clearly labelled Hongqiao Airport taxi stand just outside Arrivals at each terminal. The (usually long) line moves quickly. Be sure to join the correct taxi queue, as which queue to join depends on the distance of the journey.

 

A taxi from Hongqiao Airport can manage the 12 km trip to Shanghai city centre in 20-40 minutes, but allow an extra 30 minutes for the taxi queue, especially when arriving after 19:00. 

 

The driver should use the meter, however, if it is not working, agree on the fare before leaving the airport. If the driver is unwilling to comply, feel free to change taxis.

 

It is best to have your destination required written in Chinese or indicated on a map to avoid confusion or problems.

 

Return Taxi Tip: Be sure to determine from which terminal your flight departs before you go to the airport as the English signage is confusing, taxi drivers will not be able to help you. If you make a mistake, the shuttle between the terminals leaves on a half-hourly schedule with another twenty minute drive. If you miss your flight at Terminal 1 and need a flight out of Pudong, you will have to take a shuttle back to Terminal 2, then navigate that labyrinthine terminal to find the shuttle to Pudong, costing you another RMB 40 and precious time.




 Unofficial Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Service or Hire Points

 

You may be approached by a driver on your way to the queue. These drivers tend to be untrustworthy and will either take you to your destination via a longer route, or they have "adjusted" their meters.


 
IHateTaxis.com does not recommend the unofficial Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi service.

You can try agreeing on a price beforehand but it's better to use the formal queue just outside the airport.



 Pirate Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Serivce

 

Pirate taxis operate at the SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Do not use them, line up for an official taxi.



 
IHateTaxis.com does not recommend the pirate Shanghai Hongqiao Airport taxi service.

Do not use pirate taxis or talk to taxi touts as you will be ripped off.



 Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Taxi Scams


Ignore offers from touts trying to coax you away from the official taxi line — they're privateers looking to rip you off. Insist that drivers use their meters, and do not negotiate a fare.

 

Use caution and double check the charges as some drivers may try to scam you, but not many.

 

It is against local law to pick up other passengers not affiliated with your party so reject this if attempted by the driver.




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Last Updated: 21 Feb 2024