Regular taxi: ₩4,800 for the first 1.6 km, then ₩100 per 131 m, plus ₩100 per 30 seconds when moving slowly (under ~15 km/h).
Night surcharge: +20% from 10–11 pm and 2–4 am, +40% from 11 pm–2 am. Leaving Seoul adds 20%, up to 60% combined.
Deluxe/large taxi: ₩7,000 for 3 km, ₩200 per 151 m or 36 s, +20% at night.
Fares are rounded to the nearest ₩10. Other cities have different fares.
FAQ
How much is a taxi in Seoul?
The base fare is ₩4,800 for the first 1.6 km; a 10 km ride usually costs around ₩11,000–13,000 in the daytime.
Do I tip taxi drivers in Korea?
No. Tipping is not expected in Korea.
Worked example
Example: an 8 km ride in a regular Seoul taxi with 5 minutes in slow traffic costs the ₩4,800 base fare (first 1.6 km), ₩4,900 for distance (₩100 per 131 m) and ₩1,000 for time (₩100 per 30 s), about ₩10,700 — roughly US$8.
Common mistakes
Time charges apply on slow stretches below about 15 km/h, so heavy traffic raises the fare.
Night surcharges are 20% from 10–11 pm and 2–4 am, and 40% from 11 pm to 2 am.