Taxis are plentiful throughout Hong Kong apart from remote areas, and can be hailed on the street (except restricted areas) or summoned by phone. All are metered, relatively cheap, air-conditioned and clean.

There are three colours of taxi to indicate their areas of service, but all serve the airport:
  • Red taxis operate in most of Hong Kong, except for Tung Chung Road and the south side of Lantau Island;
  • Green taxis serve the rural areas of the New Territories; and
  • Blue taxis operate only on Lantau Island.
Useful Info
All taxis can go to and from the Hong Kong International Airport as well as the Hong Kong Disneyland. Taxis are easily hailed in the street, although they cannot pick up or drop off passengers in restricted areas. You might also opt for the taxi-queue at a hotel or taxi stand.
  • Passengers are required by law to wear a seat belt when available, whether sitting in the front or rear.
  • All taxis are regulated and taxi drivers are required to display their Taxi Driver Identity card on the dashboard.
  • Taxi fare information is listed on the inside of the taxi.
  • Refer to the meter for the exact charge.
  • Always ask for a receipt. This helps you track down lost items or the taxi driver.
  • If you can't read the price, the taxi number or the fine print on the receipt, ask for a hand-written version.
When you encounter any problems with the taxi service, such as possible overcharging, take down the taxi driver's name and licence plate number as shown on the Taxi Driver Identity card on the cab's dashboard. Contact the number below to lodge your complaint.

For the latest taxi fares and other additional charges as well as the detailed area of service for respective types of taxis, please visit the Transport Department's website.

Useful Taxi-related Telephone Numbers
Transport Complaints Unit Hotline +852 2889 9999
Transport Department Customer Enquiries Hotline +852 1823
Road Co-op Lost & Found 24 Hours Free Hotline for Lost Property on Taxis Hotline +852 1872 920

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