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Taxis in Korea are safe, metered, and widely available—great for airport runs, late nights, or when you’re carrying luggage. This guide shows you how to hail on the street, book with popular apps, pay (no tipping!), and avoid common mistakes.
🚕 1) Taxi Types You’ll See
- Regular (일반택시): Most common; colors vary by city (orange/white/silver). Metered.
- Deluxe / Black (모범, 프리미엄): Black exterior, more spacious; higher base fare.
- Large / Van (대형·점보): For groups or lots of luggage; limited availability.
- International Taxi (서울): Pre-book in English/Japanese/Chinese; good for airport transfers.
📍 2) When Taxis Make Sense
- Late night (reduced subway/bus service).
- Airport trips with heavy bags or multiple people.
- Door-to-door convenience to hotels, hanok stays, or hills.
🙋 3) How to Hail a Taxi on the Street
- Stand somewhere safe and visible (near a taxi stand or wide sidewalk).
- Look for the rooftop sign: lit = vacant.
- Raise your hand; when the taxi stops, confirm your destination (show on your phone in Korean if possible).
- All passengers must wear seat belts. Put large suitcases in the trunk.
📲 4) Ride-Hailing Apps (Recommended)
- Kakao T — Most popular nationwide.
- Set language, enter pickup/destination, choose “Pay in car” or in-app card, then Request.
- Great ETA & fare estimates; drivers are used to it.
- UT (우티) — Uber × T Map; simple interface, good English support.
- T Map Taxi — SK Telecom’s service; widely used by locals.
- International Taxi (Seoul) — Pre-book English/Japanese/Chinese service for airport/city rides.
Tip: Apps show live fare estimates and driver/vehicle info, and make it easier to recover lost items.
💳 5) Paying for Your Ride
- Credit/Debit cards widely accepted (many terminals also accept mobile pay like Apple/Google/Samsung Pay).
- Cash (KRW) is fine; drivers may have limited change for large bills.
- Tipping is not customary in Korea. The meter price is what you pay.
- Ask for a receipt (영수증), or check it in the app after the trip.
🧾 6) Fares, Surcharges & Estimates
- Fares are metered. Base fare and per-distance/time rates vary by city and taxi type.
- Expect possible nighttime surcharges and extra fees for expressways/bridges or large/van taxis.
- For the most accurate price, check app estimates before you book.
✈️ 7) Airport Tips (ICN/GMP)
- Follow signs to the official Taxi queue outside Arrivals. Avoid unsolicited touts inside the terminal.
- If you need English support, consider International Taxi (pre-book) or request via an app curbside.
- Large groups/luggage: request a van/large taxi type in the app.
🗺️ 8) Communicating Destinations
- Show the address on your phone (in Korean if possible). Naver/Kakao Maps let you copy the Korean address easily.
- Landmarks help: “홍대입구역 2번 출구 (Hongdae Station Exit 2)” like this.
🔐 9) Safety & Etiquette
- Seat belts required by law for all passengers.
- No open containers in the car; keep food smells minimal.
- Be ready to exit quickly at the curb; gather belongings before you arrive.
🧭 10) Lost & Found
- If booked via app: open the ride history → contact driver/support.
- Otherwise, note the license plate & company from the receipt. For language help, call the Korea Tourism Hotline (1330).
🛑 11) Common Mistakes
- Going with unauthorized touts at airports or tourist spots — always use the official queue or an app.
- Typing the wrong destination in apps — double-check the pin and address language.
- Assuming cash-only — most taxis accept cards/mobile pay; ask “카드 돼요? (Card okay?)”.
✅ In Summary
- Use Kakao T / UT / T Map Taxi for easy booking, clear pricing, and lost-item help.
- No tipping; pay by card/mobile/cash and request a receipt.
- At airports, stick to the official taxi line or book via an app.
📌 Next Topic
Continuing our transport series, up next is: “How to Travel in Jeju Without a Car” 🏝️ We’ll cover Jeju’s bus system, airport shuttles, day-tour hacks, and when a car really is worth it.
Have a smooth ride! 😊
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