Taking a taxi at Terminal 1
- Exit through Gate 4 or 8 and walk south to the rank outside Gate 12.
- Queue only at the official rank and insist on the meter.
- Show the driver your destination and hotel name written in Chinese.
Taxis at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): fares, pickup points and ride-hailing
Taxis run 24 hours. To the People’s Square area, 45–60 minutes and about ¥170–220, with surcharges at night and beyond 15 km.
Airport taxis use the Shanghai tariff: ¥14 for the first 3 km (¥16 in some electric taxis), then ¥2.7 per km; a 50% surcharge on the distance charge beyond 15 km; 30% added to the flag-fall and distance charge from 23:00 to 05:00; a ¥10 surcharge during Spring Festival and ¥5 during the Labour Day and National Day holidays. To the People’s Square area it takes 45–60 minutes and costs about ¥170–220 including expressway tolls.
- Flag drop
- ¥14 (includes 3 km)
- Per km
- ¥2.7
- Long-trip surcharge
- +50% beyond 15 km
- Night surcharge
- +30%, 23:00–05:00
- Pickup at T1
- Arrivals, outside Gate 12
- Pickup at T2
- Outside Gate 25
What you will roughly pay
| Way | Destination | Time | Fare incl. tolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| People’s Square area | — | 45–60 min | about ¥170–220 |
How to take each option
Taking a taxi at Terminal 2
- Queue outside Gate 25 on the arrivals level.
- Pay by the meter and ask for a receipt.
Using a ride-hailing app
- Open the app and set the pickup point to car park P1 or P2.
- Follow the signs to P1/P2 to meet your driver.
Ride-hailing cars do not pick up at the arrivals kerb — you must go to car parks P1/P2.
Late-night and early-morning arrivals
Taxis run 24 hours. Between 23:00 and 05:00 the flag-fall and distance charge are 30% higher. To save money late at night, the late-night airport bus costs ¥18–34.
Questions travellers ask
How much is a taxi from PVG to the city centre?
To the People’s Square area it takes 45–60 minutes and costs about ¥170–220 including expressway tolls, more at night.
Is there a night surcharge?
Yes — 30% is added to the flag-fall and distance charge from 23:00 to 05:00.
Where is the taxi rank?
At T1, outside Arrivals Gate 12 (from Gates 4 or 8 walk south); at T2, outside Gate 25.
Where do ride-hailing cars pick up?
In car parks P1 or P2 — not at the arrivals kerb.
How do I avoid being overcharged?
Queue only at the official rank, insist on the meter, ask for a receipt, and ignore touts in the arrivals hall.
Taxi or Maglev?
The Maglev is 8 minutes and ¥50 to Longyang Road, but you still need the metro; a taxi costs more but takes you door to door. With heavy luggage or a late arrival, take the taxi.
Who pays the expressway toll?
Tolls are paid by the passenger on top of the metered fare.
How many people fit in one taxi?
A standard taxi seats four including the driver, with room for a few suitcases; for five or more, or with a lot of luggage, book a larger car.
Taxi or a ride-hailing app?
Ride-hailing picks up at the fixed P1/P2 car park points and shows the price in the app; taxis queue at the arrivals rank with no waiting for a car to be assigned.
Do I need to tip?
No — just pay the metered fare.
Fares and times verified 2026-10-31