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Taxis in Kyoto

Taxis

Taxis are readily available in Kyoto. Fares for smaller-size cabs start at ¥650 for the first 2 km (1 mi), with a cost of ¥90 for each additional 2/3 km ( 1/3 mi). Many taxi companies provide guided tours of the city, priced per hour or per route. Keihan Taxi has four-hour tours from ¥14,600 per car; MK Taxi runs similar tours for ¥16,600. There are fixed fares for some sightseeing services that start and end at Kyoto Station. A 7½-hour tour of the city's major sights will cost ¥26,000 with any of 17 taxi companies, including Keihan Taxi and MK Taxi.

Contacts

Keihan Taxi (0120/113-103). MK Taxi (075/721-2237).



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