How much does a taxi from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Mumbai cost?

₹400–800 to south Mumbai in 2026. Exact fare depends on your destination and traffic conditions.

Is there a flat rate taxi from BOM?

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport taxis use a metered fare. Always insist the driver uses the meter.

What are the taxi alternatives at BOM?

Ola / Uber — book in-app, significantly cheaper than taxis. Metro Line 1 (to Versova) — ₹10–40 for western suburbs (limited coverage). BEST airport bus — ₹70–100 to various city destinations (slow but cheap)

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport Taxi Fares

Mumbai, India · INR · 2026

Typical fare

₹400–800 to south Mumbai

Look for: black & yellow (Kaali-Peeli), AC silver/white (Cool Cab)

Fare Estimates by Destination

Based on official meter rates ± 15%

Bandra / Andheri (west)₹225–₹305

short trip; Ola/Uber often cheaper

Juhu Beach area₹157–₹213

Nariman Point / Fort (south Mumbai)₹463–₹627

sea-link toll ₹85 extra if used

Colaba / Gateway of India₹497–₹673

sea-link toll ₹85 extra if used

Navi Mumbai / Vashi₹531–₹719

bridge toll ₹75 extra

Fares in INR. Tolls, surcharges, and tips may add extra.

Practical Tips

✓Prepaid taxi counters inside arrivals give a fixed price to your destination — good for first-time visitors.
✓Cool Cabs (AC sedans) cost 25–30% more than Kaali-Peeli but are more comfortable.
✓Ola and Uber are widely available and typically 20–30% cheaper than metered taxis.
✓Bandra-Worli Sea Link toll (₹85) is extra and reduces journey time significantly.
✓Traffic in Mumbai is severe — allow extra time, especially 8–11 am and 5–9 pm.

Scam Warnings

⚠Driver refuses the prepaid receipt and quotes a higher price at drop-off.
⚠Meter starts at inflated night-rate tariff during daytime — check the meter card displayed inside.
⚠"Touts" outside the terminal who offer rides to their preferred hotels for commission.

Cheaper Alternatives

→Ola / Uber — book in-app, significantly cheaper than taxis
→Metro Line 1 (to Versova) — ₹10–40 for western suburbs (limited coverage)
→BEST airport bus — ₹70–100 to various city destinations (slow but cheap)

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