Rio de Janeiro Taxi Fare Calculator

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Rio de Janeiro taxi tariff — 2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784)

Min. fareR$6.30

Per kmR$3.85

Wait/minR$0.81

Night +20%

How this Rio de Janeiro taxi fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

We fetch your exact route with real-time Rio de Janeiro traffic to get accurate distance and journey time.

Wait time from traffic delay

Traffic delay × 0.9 estimates genuine standstill time — the portion that accrues meter waiting charges.

Official Rio de Janeiro tariff

R$3.85/km + R$0.81/min wait + night surcharge, exactly as per 2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784) rates.

±R$5 tolerance band

Meters can differ by a few rupees due to rounding. Only differences beyond R$5 are flagged as tampering.

Rio de Janeiro Taxi Fare Chart 2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784)

Official rates as per Secretaria Municipal de Transportes (SMTR), Rio de Janeiro — 2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784)

Component	Rate	Notes
Flag-fall	R$6.30	Fixed charge per trip
Per km rate	R$3.85 / km	Applied to full distance
Minimum fare	R$6.30	Floor for short trips
Waiting charge	R$0.81 / min	Vehicle stationary
Night surcharge	+20%	9 PM – 6 AM
Luggage	R$3.85/piece	Oversized items
Tolerance band	±R$5	Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — Rio de Janeiro taxis

What is the Rio de Janeiro taxi fare per km in 2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784)?

The rate is R$3.85/km as per Secretaria Municipal de Transportes (SMTR), Rio de Janeiro (2 Jan 2026 (Resolução SMTR Nº 3784)). There's a R$6.30 flag-fall per trip, with a R$6.30 minimum for short trips.

How do I know if my Rio de Janeiro taxi meter is tampered?

Use MeterSahi? — enter your pickup, drop, and the fare charged. If the driver's fare exceeds the calculated correct fare by more than R$5, tampering is likely. Signs include fares that seem very high for a short distance.

What is the night surcharge for Rio de Janeiro taxis?

A 20% night surcharge applies to all rides between 9 PM – 6 AM.

How do I complain about a tampered taxi meter in Rio de Janeiro?

Call the helpline 1746 or contact your nearest SMTR office with the taxi's number plate and trip details.

Is MeterSahi? free to use?

Yes, completely free. No registration or app download needed.