Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
Taxis in Sapporo
Sapporo is an outstanding city packed with fun adventure opportunities, culinary pleasures, shopping, and unique cultural and creative experiences. With so much to visit, the best way to explore the town is in a Sapporo taxi. Taxis are available 24/7 in and around Sapporo, offering reliable service you can count on when you want a speedy transfer from point A to B. So save time and effort and make the most of your trip by choosing a taxi as your primary mode of transportation.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
Taxi Fares in Sapporo
Taxi fares in Sapporo are calculated using a taximeter based on the time and distance travelled to your exact location, with late-night surcharges between 22:00 and 05:00.
The taxi rates in Sapporo are set by the government and are as follows:
Initial fare: €4.72 (JPY 670)
Price per km: €0.56 (JPY 80)
Waiting time per hour: €18 (JPY 2,571)
Nevertheless, if you prefer travelling at a set rate and with a local English-speaking driver, you can pre-book your private and personalised Sapporo taxi transfer with Welcome Pickups.
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How to Get a Taxi in Sapporo
Sapporo taxis are easy to find as many roam around the streets. You can hail a cab directly off the road or head to any taxi stand located all over central Sapporo. Alternatively, you can book your taxi ride online, or phone up your preferred local taxi company directly for a pickup:
Sapporo MK: +81 (11) 777 5058
SK Taxi: +81 (11) 761 6000
Sapporo Kojintaxi: +81 (11) 853 7722
Benefits of Booking a Private Transfer with Welcome
Making your way around a new city is exciting but stressful, especially when travelling with children and/or heavy luggage. Finding your way around Sapporo’s public transportation or waiting in long Sapporo taxi rank queues can be daunting. For that reason, pre-booking your transfer service with Welcome Pickups is definitely the best way to explore the city.
Welcome ensures safe and on-time pickups, stellar customer service, a fast and easy booking process, personalised transfers, and friendly local English-speaking drivers, handpicked and trained by us.
Sapporo Taxi Tips
- It is important to know that Sapporo is one of the few places in Japan where tipping is common; most travellers leave a 10% tip.
- Please note that most Sapporo taxi drivers don't speak English; ensure to have your address handy.
- A late-night surcharge applies from 22:00 to 05:00.
- Most taxis in Sapporo accept credit/debit card payments.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxis in Sapporo
Regrettably, regular taxis in Sapporo cannot accommodate wheelchairs; you will need to pre-book your transfer with a wheelchair-accessible company instead; bookings are encouraged to ensure availability. Akatuki Taxi is the biggest Sapporo taxi company offering accessible vehicles, and you can call them at +81 (11) 771 6000.
Sapporo Taxi Safety and Complaints
Taxis in Sapporo are known to be safe and the drivers are polite and professional; however, if you encounter a bad experience, you can report the driver by filing a complaint with the taxi company you travelled with.
It is important to keep your receipt, as it holds essential information (date, price, taxi registration number, etc.).