Sources
- CSGB / Asgari Ücret Tespit Komisyonu (2026 brüt/net)
- GİB gelir vergisi tarifesi 2026
- EPDK mesken elektrik kademeli tarife (yaklaşık)
- BOTAŞ / dağıtım şirketleri doğalgaz (yaklaşık)
- Hazine ve Maliye — kıdem tazminatı tavanı 1. dönem 2026
Turkey Taxi Fare Guide
Estimate a trip from route distance, municipal tariff, minimum fare and separate tolls.
Flag fall and distance
The meter starts with a base amount and adds kilometres travelled. Map distance can differ after detours and one-way streets. Always select the local city tariff; copying another city’s rates breaks the estimate.
Minimum fare and waiting
Short trips may be charged the municipal minimum rather than the lower formula result. Slow traffic can add time-based waiting charges, so the same distance costs more in congestion.
Tolls and route choice
Bridge and motorway tolls may sit outside the meter. Discuss route preferences before departure and add tolls as separate lines in the budget.
Night, luggage and extras
Some cities publish night or luggage rules that change over time. App booking fees can be separate from the meter. Ask for an itemised receipt.
Payment and disputes
Confirm the meter is on at the start, keep a receipt when possible and note the plate if you need to complain later.
Using the calculator
Enter distance, city, minimum fare, waiting minutes and tolls separately. Add a buffer for peak hours. The result is informational; the meter and current schedule prevail.
Airport and fixed-route fares
Some airport or corridor services publish fixed fares instead of the meter formula. Ask which system applies before departure and replace the distance model when a fixed schedule is in force. Night and day fixed amounts can also differ.
Receipt detail to request
Ask for flag fall, distance, waiting and toll lines when disputing a charge. App screenshots help only if they match the meter categories used in that city.
Practical tips
- Use the correct local tariff.
- Apply the minimum fare on short trips.
- Add tolls separately.
- Confirm the meter is running.
- Budget a congestion buffer.
- Ask whether a fixed airport fare applies.
- Request an itemised breakdown before paying disputes.
FAQ
Does traffic raise fare?
Time-based waiting can increase the meter for the same distance.
Are tolls included?
They may be added separately outside the meter.
When does the minimum fare apply?
When flag fall plus distance would otherwise fall below the municipal floor.
Is map distance exact?
It is only approximate; real routing can differ.
Is the estimate official?
No. The meter and published tariff are binding.
Do fixed routes use the distance formula?
No. Published fixed fares replace the meter model when they apply.
What should a receipt show?
Ideally flag fall, distance or time components and any separate tolls.