Hong Kong Airport Taxi
Hong Kong Airport Taxis are divided into three kinds according to the regions they operate. In the Taxi Station, separate aisles are designated for different taxis.
Three Kinds of Airport Taxis with Different Color
There are three kinds of taxis in Hong Kong and they operate in different regions which can be distinguished by colors. So when taking a taxi, please choose carefully. But if you want to go to the Disneyland from the airport, all the taxis are available for you. The details of each taxi are as follows.
Urban taxis (red): This kind of taxis with the highest expense run to almost all the places throughout Hong Kong, including the airport and Disneyland (except Tung Chung Road and Roads in south Lantau). Passengers can take this taxi to the Central. If you want to travel to Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui from Hong Kong airport, urban taxis are the only taxis which can arrive there directly.
New Territories taxis (green): Green Taxis mainly serve some areas in New Territories, including Tuen Mun, Yuen Long, Tai Po, North District, Ma On Shan and Chinese University of Hong Kong in Sha Tin, and most part of Sai Kung(except Tseung Kwan O). Besides, they serve the airport, Disneyland and some specified roads on urban areas.
Lantau taxis (blue): With lowest cost, blue taxis go only throughout Lantau Island as well as the airport and Disneyland.
Taxi Fare
Taxi fare from the airport is about HK$340 to Causeway Bay, at least HK$ 260 to Mong Kok, HK$265 to Tsim Sha Tsui and more than HK$150 to Disneyland. Specially, the taxi fare will vary according to the dimension of luggage, the tunnels on the roads and pets. For more taxi fee information, please check tables below.
TAXI FARE (Approx. Fare) | |||
Taxi Fare (HK$) (inclusive of bridge/tunnel toll where applicable) from the Airport | |||
To | Urban | New Territories | Lantau |
Hong Kong Island | |||
---|---|---|---|
Central (City Hall) | 335 | ----- | ----- |
Causeway Bay (Sogo) | 340 | ----- | ----- |
Aberdeen (Aberdeen Centre) | 375 | ----- | ----- |
Kowloon | |||
Tsim Sha Tsui (Star Ferry Pier) | 265 | ----- | ----- |
Hong Kong West Lowloon Station | 250 | ----- | ----- |
New Territories | |||
Shatin Town Center | 285 | ----- | ----- |
Tsuen Wan Station | 210 - 220 | ----- | |
Yuen Long (Town Center) | 225 | 215 | ----- |
Tin Shui Wai Town Center | 210 | 200 | ----- |
Sheung Shui MTR Station | 300 | 290 | ----- |
Lok Ma Chau (San Tin) | 270 | 260 | ----- |
Shenzhen Bay Port (HK Port Area) | 235 | 225 | ----- |
Lantau | |||
Tung Chung / Skyrail's Tung Chung Terminal | 65 | ----- | 55 |
Mui Wo (Ferry Pier) | ----- | ----- | 170 |
Po Lin Monastery / Skyrail's Ngong Ping Terminal | ----- | ----- | 230 |
Cheung Sha | 145 |
Notes:
1. The fares above include toll charges but not additional taxi charges.
2. If the dimensions of your hand baggage (length + width + height) exceed 140cm, additional fares for baggage are charged.
3. The charge for taxi booking is HK$ 5.
4. Children under 3 is not included in the number of passengers. Two or three children over 3 years old but with height under 1.3 meters will be regarded as two persons.
5. For assistance, passengers can contact duty staff on site or call the Airport Enquiry Hotline on 2181 8888.
How to Hail a Taxi in the Airport
1. Go to the Taxi Station which is opposite to Car Park 4 directly to take a taxi. To get there, please follow the signs and take the down-ramp on the left when you get out of the Arrivals Hall. The average waiting time is 5 to 10 minutes.
2. Call the 24-hour hotline (852) 81092222 to book the taxi. You may need to book 10 to15 minutes in advance and pay HKD5 for the appointment service.
3. Besides, you can book a taxi on apps like Uber or HK Taxi.
How to Pay when Taking a Taxi
Most taxis only accept cash. Only a few taxis with the logo of UnionPay accpet the card of Unionpay. Passengers can pay by MasterCard if booking a taxi on the app of HK Taxi.
Should I hail a taxi at airport or use on line pre booking apps? Currently being quoted from £140 GBP return for 2 people. Is that good??