Taxi fare from Guangzhou Baiyu high speed station

Question

Hello

I just arrived Guangzhou- took taxi from Guangzhou Baiyu station to my hotel located near Canton tower 广州市海珠区新港中路397号TIT创意园内）- about 40 minutes ride - he charged me CNY 220. Wondering if I was overcharged- I forgot to look at the taxi meter

Answer

Based on your description, you took a taxi from Guangzhou Baiyun High-Speed Railway Station to a hotel near Canton Tower in Haizhu District, which took about 40 minutes and cost CNY 220. Let’s break down whether this seems reasonable.

Taxi fares in Guangzhou:

Base fare: CNY 12 for the first 2 km.
Additional fare: Approximately CNY 2.5–3 per km beyond the base distance.
Night surcharge: 20% additional for rides between 11:00 pm–6:00 am.
Traffic and waiting time: Meter adds around CNY 1–2 per 5 minutes of slow traffic.

Estimated distance and fare:

Distance from Guangzhou Baiyun Station to Canton Tower area: about 38–42 km depending on route.
Normal fare estimate: Around CNY 180–200 in normal traffic during the day.
With heavy traffic, tolls, or slight detours, the fare can increase, possibly reaching CNY 220.

Considerations:

If you were charged CNY 220 during daytime traffic, it is slightly on the higher end but still within a plausible range for a 40-minute ride in a busy city like Guangzhou.
Guangzhou taxis are generally metered, but some drivers may quote a flat fare to tourists, which can be higher than the meter.
For future reference, always check that the meter is running and note the base fare and per-km charges; you can also use apps like DiDi for more transparent fares.

Overall, your fare of CNY 220 is not unusually high given the distance, traffic, and possible surcharges. It may be slightly higher than the absolute minimum metered fare, but it is not an extreme overcharge.

Taxi fare from Guangzhou Baiyu high speed station

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