Taxi Fares Seoul    

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Grey (Ilban) or Haechi (Orange)Taxis:
Regular taxi fares begin at W2400* (in Seoul) and increase by increments of W100 according to time/distance (the basic fare covers the first two kilometers of the trip and then W100 is added for each 144 meters).  If the taxi is traveling at a speed lower than 15 kilometers per hour, 100 won is added to the meter every 35 seconds.
Late night surcharge: Between midnight and 4:00 am, the basic fare is W2,880. 

Black/Deluxe Taxis (mobeom)
The basic rate is 4,500 won for the first three kilometers, after which 200 won is charged for each 164 meters when the taxis is traveling faster than 15 kilometers per hour, otherwise 200 won is added for every 39 seconds when traveling slower than this speed. 

Jumbo (Van) Taxis
Passengers who are traveling in a large group or have excess baggage may choose to take a van taxi. These taxis have the same rate system as the mobeom taxis and are the same color as deluxe taxi (black with yellow lettering). They are available on call, and, depending on the company dispatched, a 1,000 won dispatching fee may apply.

International (Foreigners) Taxis
Fare rates are similar to those of Ilban (grey) taxis but with a 20 percent higher metered rate.
Flat rate fare of W65,000 available to go from the Incheon International Airport to Gwanghwamun (generally central Seoul area) in medium size international taxi.
Flat rate fare of W95,000 available to go from the Incheon International Airport to Gwanghwamun (generally central Seoul area) in large size international taxi.
Charter rates are also available: W50,000 won for three hours, W80,000 for five hours and a maximum of W200,000 per day.

NOTE:
Fares are shown on the meter and all taxies have meters. When you get into the vehicle, it is a good idea to make sure that the driver has cleared the meter after the previous passenger (should show 0, then 2400* – the base fare). You may also want to make sure the meter is on and doesn’t continue to register ‘0’. 

Toll fees to the airport are sometimes added to the meter charge - check with the driver before you leave to find out if he is planning to charge you. 

Refusing passengers is not uncommon. Some drivers will refuse a fare the person is going only a short distance – they would rather keep driving around fare-less for some unfathomable reason. You may also be refused because your destination is too far away or in the wrong direction if the driver is going off shift soon or wanting to take a meal break at a certain hour.  Because of the fear of language problems, drivers will sometimes drive past foreigners trying to hail them.

Tipping is neither customary, nor expected, although a ten percent tip might be appropriate for special services. Drivers will sometimes insist on giving you the exact change, even when you try to tip him/her.

Payment can be cash, credit card or T-money regardless of the amount of the fare. Some drivers will say that their card reader is not working and a few don't have one. This could be true or it could be that they are not legal taxis.

Receipts are available from all taxis.. They are connected to the meter and therefore show the exact fare and mileage. The print out is quite small. If the driver does not understand receipt, you can say it in Korean: yong-su-jung (means tax bill). 
ALWAYS GET A RECEIPT In case you have left something in the cab, you can immediately contact the driver. The receipts all have a contact phone number for the driver, usually a cell phone number, although a few show only a landline number. Your receipt can also help you identify the driver should there have been a problem and you were unable to get the driver's ID before exiting the cab.

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