Taking a Beijing Capital Airport taxi
After landing in the exciting city of Beijing, getting to your hotel quickly and safely so you can begin exploring is a must. For a direct door-to-door journey, taking a Beijing Airport taxi is the best option.
There are two different terminals currently operating at Beijing Airport, each with its own taxi rank. The Beijing Airport taxi rank is open 24 hours a day, and the metered taxis can get you to the city center in just 40 minutes. Similarly, taking a taxi from Beijing Airport to exciting destinations, such as the Great Wall of China, will take 50 minutes.
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How Much Does a Taxi Cost from Beijing Airport?
| Taxi prices | Day time (05:00 - 24:00) | Night time (00:00 - 05:00) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| FROM AIRPORT TO CITY CENTER | 18 € | 23 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO CITY HOTELS | 18 € | 23 € | 40 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO BADALING GREAT WALL | 27 € | 30 € | 50 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO SUMMER PALACE | 25 € | 28 € | 50 MIN |
| FROM AIRPORT TO FORBIDDEN CITY | 16 € | 20 € | 35 MIN |
What does a Beijing Airport taxi cost?
Taxis from Beijing Airport use meters to calculate the cost of their journeys. This means that the longer your journey or the more traffic you experience during your ride, the higher the fare will be. Beijing Airport taxi rates will have a base fare of €1.60 (RMB 13) and then a cost per km of €0.29 (RMB 2.30) during the day, and €0.35 (RMB 2.76) at night (23:00 to 05:00). For long-distance rides, you will also be charged an extra 50% per kilometer after the first 15 km.
For example, for the 30 km journey from Beijing Airport to the city center, you will pay around €18 (RMB 150) during the day and €23 (RMB 180) at night. If you’re taking a ride to the Summer Palace, you will be charged approximately €25 (RMB 200) during the day and €28 (RMB 250) at night for the 50-minute journey.
To avoid the uncertainty that comes with a taximetered journey, you can always pre-book your taxi from Beijing Airport with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups. We offer competitive fixed prices and fully personalized transfers.
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Where is the Beijing Airport taxi rank?
Beijing Airport has two functional terminals: T2 and T3. Each of these terminals has a dedicated taxi rank. The Terminal 2 Beijing Airport taxi rank is located outside of Gates 5 to 9 on level 1F. The Terminal 3 taxi rank can be found just outside of the Arrivals Hall exit doors. Although both of these taxi ranks are open 24/7, you may have between a 10 and 20 minute wait for an available taxi during peak travel times.
To avoid these extremely long wait times, you can always pre-book a private Beijing Airport taxi service with a company such as Welcome Pickups and enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet inside the airport, with zero wait time.
Useful tips for getting a taxi in Beijing Airport
- Ensure that your Beijing Capital Airport taxi driver has reset the meter to the base fare before beginning your journey to avoid being overcharged.
- The base fare includes the first 3 km of your journey, after this you will be charged per km traveled.
- Not all Beijing Airport taxi drivers speak English, be sure to write down your hotel’s address or show it’s location on Google Maps to avoid any miscommunication.
- Tipping your taxi driver in Beijing isn’t obligatory. However, if you would like to add a tip, you can round up your fare.
- Paying for your Beijing Airport taxi by credit card is possible, but not all drivers offer this service. Be sure to check with your driver before leaving the airport and carry some cash in the local currency with you.
- Taking a Beijing Airport taxi is safe if you travel with an official taxi from the rank. Try to avoid the black taxis or drivers waiting in the Arrivals Hall.
- Pre-booking your Beijing Airport taxi to your hotel with a trusted company such as Welcome Pickups will guarantee on-time pickups, English-speaking drivers, all-inclusive pricing, and 24-hour customer support.
Getting from Beijing Airport to your hotel
It is possible to get from Beijing Capital Airport to the city center by train and bus. However, these services are slow, crowded, and can be unsafe if traveling with lots of luggage or young children. Plus, once you reach the city center, you will have a long walk to your hotel.
To avoid the crowds and enjoy a relaxing transfer, why not take a Beijing Airport taxi to your hotel? The direct journey will take you from the curb of the airport terminal to the door of your hotel in the city in just 40 minutes. Plus, you can relax the entire way, knowing your loved ones and personal belongings are safe throughout the journey.