Taxies

Taxis in Shenzhen, which are red, yellow or green, are plentiful on the streets. Green taxis are only available in the Special Economic Zone (Baoan District and Longgang District are not included in the zone). Some taxi drivers are rated as star-level drivers because of their good knowledge and English speaking skills.

Safety: Be aware that some drivers or people in fake taxis wait especially for tourists to scam you by overcharging or giving counterfeit money.

Taxi fares for the red urban taxis:

Normal fare: 10.50 RMB for the first 2 km (1.2 miles), and then 2.4 RMB per each additional kilometer.

Fuel charge: 1 RMB. This is mandatory.

Waiting: 0.8 RMB per minute.

Night riding fee: extra 30%.

Luggage fee: 0.5 RMB is charged for each luggage large than .2m³ (7 cubic feet) or heavier than 20 kilos (44 pounds).

Empty return fee: If a taxi travels more than 25 kilometers or 15 miles, then there is a 30% extra added on for empty return.

Taxi fares for within the Special Economic Zone: The flag down fare is 10 yuan for the first 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles), and 2.4 yuan for each additional kilometer. From 6:00 am to 11:00 pm and for a distance above 25 kilometers (15.5 miles), 30% of the fare (removing the flag down fare) is charged as a demobilization cost. If you need the taxi to wait for you, an addition fare of 0.8 yuan per minute is charged.

Taxi fares for outside the Special Economic Zone: The flag down fare for a green taxi is 6 yuan for the first 1.5 kilometers (about 0.9 miles) and that for a red and a yellow taxi is 10 yuan for the first 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles), and 2.4 yuan for each additional kilometer. From 6:00 am to 11:00 pm and for a distance above 25 kilometers (15.5 miles), 30% of the fare (removing the flag down fare) is charged as a demobilization cost. If you need the taxi to wait for you, an additional fare of 0.8 yuan per minute is charged.