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🇹🇭 Bangkok Taxi Fare Calculator 2026
Official metered taxi rates — Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link vs taxi & Grab comparison
Base Fare
฿35
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Per KM
฿6.50
Night Rate
None
same 24 hrs
⚠️ Bangkok taxis MUST use the meter by law. If a driver refuses, get out and find another cab. Always insist on the meter.
Bangkok Fare Rates (2026)
| Vehicle | Base | Per km | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metered Taxi | ฿35 | ฿6.50 | Mandatory meter |
| Grab Car | ฿50 | ฿7.00 | Fixed price |
| Bolt | ฿45 | ฿6.50 | Fixed price |
| Airport Rail Link (BKK) | ฿15 | Flat zones | Max ฿45 to Phaya Thai |
Popular Routes
| Route | Dist | Taxi | Grab |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi (BKK) → Sukhumvit | ~30 km | ฿240–฿310 | ฿270–฿350 |
| Suvarnabhumi → Silom / Sathorn | ~35 km | ฿275–฿360 | ฿310–฿400 |
| Don Mueang (DMK) → Khaosan Road | ~25 km | ฿200–฿260 | ฿230–฿300 |
| Sukhumvit → Chatuchak Market | ~10 km | ฿90–฿120 | ฿110–฿145 |
| Silom → Grand Palace | ~8 km | ฿75–฿100 | ฿90–฿120 |
💡 Airport Rail Link from Suvarnabhumi to Phaya Thai is just ฿45 (30 min) — then connect to BTS Skytrain. Total cost under ฿100 vs ฿300+ by taxi.
Money-saving tips
- Always ask the driver to start the meter — say "meter dai mai?" (meter please).
- Airport Rail Link + BTS combo is the fastest and cheapest airport transfer.
- Expressway tolls (฿50–฿75) are paid separately by the passenger on top of the meter fare.
- During rush hour (7–9am, 5–8pm), Grab fixed prices may be cheaper than surging metered fares in traffic.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sukhumvit?
Approximately ฿240–฿310 by metered taxi (30 km), plus expressway tolls of ฿50–฿75 paid separately.
Approximately ฿240–฿310 by metered taxi (30 km), plus expressway tolls of ฿50–฿75 paid separately.
Are Bangkok taxis required to use the meter?
Yes, by law. If a driver refuses to use the meter, it's best to find another taxi — this is a common tourist scam to avoid.
Yes, by law. If a driver refuses to use the meter, it's best to find another taxi — this is a common tourist scam to avoid.
Is the Airport Rail Link cheaper than a taxi?
Significantly — ฿15–฿45 versus ฿200+ by taxi, making it the best budget option from Suvarnabhumi to the city centre.
Significantly — ฿15–฿45 versus ฿200+ by taxi, making it the best budget option from Suvarnabhumi to the city centre.