Hanoi City Guide
Hanoi Taxi Fare: Meter Calculator and Noi Bai Airport Taxi Price
The Hanoi taxi fare for a 5-seat G7 taxi starts at $0.78 (VND 20,000) and then adds $0.60 (VND 15,500) for every kilometre up to the 20th. The calculator below prices your ride by distance and waiting time, the guide explains the tariff, the Noi Bai Airport taxi price and how to get a fair meter, and the table shows typical rides.
Quick answer Opening fare, per-km rate, airport package
A 5-seat G7 taxi in Hanoi charges $0.78 (VND 20,000) for the first 1.29 km, then $0.60 (VND 15,500) per km up to the 20th km. A 5 km ride costs about $3.19 (VND 82,000), and G7's package from Noi Bai Airport runs $8.55 (VND 220,000) per car.
Key takeaways
- Work out any ride with the taxi fare calculator.
- Compare every airport option in the Noi Bai Airport cost calculator.
- A booked car at $12 per car sets the price before you land: private Noi Bai transfer.
How Much Is a Taxi in Hanoi?
Enter the distance of your ride and any waiting time, and the calculator applies G7 Taxi Hanoi's published tariff for a 5-seat city taxi. The table gives typical distances up to 20 km.
| Ride | G7 5-seat taxi |
|---|---|
| 2 km | $1.38 (VND 35,500) |
| 3 km | $1.98 (VND 51,000) |
| 5 km | $3.19 (VND 82,000) |
| 10 km | $6.20 (VND 159,500) |
| 15 km | $9.21 (VND 237,000) |
| 20 km | $12.22 (VND 314,500) |
Source: G7 Taxi Hanoi.
Book the Airport Ride Instead of the Meter
The one taxi ride worth fixing before you land is the run from Noi Bai Airport. Both listings below set the price up front for a private car, and the driver helps with luggage.
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How Does the Hanoi Taxi Meter Work?
The meter starts at $0.78 (VND 20,000) and adds $0.60 (VND 15,500) for every kilometre of a 5-seat G7 taxi, until the 20th km.
The Parts of the Fare
G7 Taxi Hanoi publishes its tariff by car size. A small car such as a Kia or Hyundai i10 costs $0.54 (VND 14,000) per km after the opening fare. A 5-seat Vios class car costs $0.60 (VND 15,500) per km, and a 7-seat Innova costs $0.66 (VND 17,000) per km.
All three open at $0.78 (VND 20,000), which covers the first 1.29 km in the 5-seat car. From the 21st km the 5-seat rate drops to $0.49 (VND 12,500) per km. Waiting time costs $1.55 (VND 40,000) an hour.
The prices include VAT, and fees for car parks, roads and bridges are paid to the driver.
| Car | Opening fare | Per km to the 20th km |
|---|---|---|
| Small car (Kia, i10, Mirage) | $0.78 (VND 20,000) | $0.54 (VND 14,000) |
| 5-seat (Vios, Avante, Elantra) | $0.78 (VND 20,000) | $0.60 (VND 15,500) |
| 7-seat (Innova, Kia Carens) | $0.78 (VND 20,000) | $0.66 (VND 17,000) |
Source: G7 Taxi Hanoi.
How Much Is a Taxi From Noi Bai Airport to Hanoi?
G7 sells a fixed package of $8.55 (VND 220,000) per 5-seat car and $10.11 (VND 260,000) per 7-seat car for a pickup within 30 km.
The G7 Package and the Per-Km Rates
Taxis at Noi Bai run by the meter, and the airport publishes each authorised company's per-km rate, applied from 1 March 2025. The rates below are the per-km figure after the opening fare, which the airport page does not print. G7 also sells a package between inner Hanoi and the airport, $8.55 (VND 220,000) for a 5-seat car, covering pickup within the first 30 km.
Past 30 km the per-km surcharge applies. Bridge, road and car park fees come on top. The airport's own price range for a trip is not readable in text, so treat any single figure you read elsewhere as an estimate.
| Company | Per km, 5-seat | Per km, 8-seat |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Group | $0.65 (VND 16,700) | $0.73 (VND 18,800) |
| G7 | $0.60 (VND 15,500) | $0.66 (VND 17,000) |
| HP-Noi Bai | $0.58 (VND 15,000) | $0.68 (VND 17,500) |
| Mai Linh | $0.60 (VND 15,500) | $0.66 (VND 17,100) |
| Airport Taxi | $0.62 (VND 16,000) | $0.70 (VND 18,000) |
| Xanh SM Airport Taxi | $0.62 (VND 16,000) | Not listed |
Where the Taxis Wait
Authorised taxis pick up at Terminal 1 halls A, B and E and at Terminal 2 columns 5 and 16. The airport states that taxi companies may not wait in the car parks or pick up arriving passengers there, so walk to the marked taxi area instead of following a driver who approaches you inside the hall. The airport hotline is 1900 636 535.
Source: Noi Bai International Airport, G7 Taxi Hanoi.
Is Grab Cheaper Than a Taxi in Hanoi?
Grab and Xanh SM show the price in the app before you ride, but neither publishes a tariff, so no printed fare exists to compare.
Apps, Meters and Paying
Grab shows its price in the app. Xanh SM takes bookings by app or by phone on 1900 2088. Xanh SM also has an airport taxi service on the airport's authorised list, with a published rate of $0.62 (VND 16,000) per km for a 5-seat car.
For a street taxi, make sure the meter runs. Use the calculator above to test an app quote against a published tariff.
Source: Noi Bai International Airport.
How Do You Get a Fair Meter in Hanoi?
Use an authorised company, say the destination, and insist on the meter.
- Pick a company on the airport list. G7, Taxi Group, HP-Noi Bai, Mai Linh, Airport Taxi and Xanh SM Airport Taxi are the authorised taxis at Noi Bai.
- Check the meter. The airport requires working meters within their calibration period and with intact seals, and the fare software must follow the law. A car with no visible meter is not the one to take.
- Say the destination, not the price. Show the address on your phone, ask for the meter and watch the figure climb in the steps from the table above.
- Pay at the end. Settle bridge and car park fees as the driver asks. They are not part of the meter.
Source: Noi Bai International Airport.
Hanoi Taxi Fare FAQ
How much is a taxi from Noi Bai Airport to the Old Quarter?
G7 sells a fixed package of $8.55 (VND 220,000) per 5-seat car for pickup within 30 km of the airport, plus bridge and car park fees. Other airport taxis run by the meter at their published per-km rates.
How much is a taxi per km in Hanoi?
A 5-seat G7 city taxi charges $0.60 (VND 15,500) per km from the second km to the 20th, after a $0.78 (VND 20,000) opening fare. The airport lists per-km rates for other companies in the table above.
Is Grab cheaper than a taxi in Hanoi?
Grab shows its price in the app before you ride. It publishes no tariff, so compare the app quote with the calculator for your distance.
Do Hanoi taxis use meters?
Authorised airport taxis must have a working, sealed meter. In the city, ask for the meter before the car moves.
Is there a night surcharge for taxis in Hanoi?
G7's published tariff shows none, so its meter is the same at any hour. Ask the company you ride with.
How much does a 5 km taxi ride cost in Hanoi?
About $3.19 (VND 82,000) in a 5-seat G7 taxi, before bridge fees.
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