São Paulo Taxi Fare Calculator

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São Paulo taxi tariff — 11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP)

Min. fareR$6.55

Per kmR$4.80

Wait/minR$0.93

Night +30%

How this São Paulo taxi fare checker works

Live route via Google Maps

We fetch your exact route with real-time São Paulo 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 São Paulo tariff

R$4.80/km + R$0.93/min wait + night surcharge, exactly as per 11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP) rates.

±R$5 tolerance band

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

São Paulo Taxi Fare Chart 11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP)

Official rates as per Secretaria Municipal de Mobilidade Urbana e Transporte (SMT), São Paulo — 11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP)

Component	Rate	Notes
Flag-fall	R$6.55	Fixed charge per trip
Per km rate	R$4.80 / km	Applied to full distance
Minimum fare	R$6.55	Floor for short trips
Waiting charge	R$0.93 / min	Vehicle stationary
Night surcharge	+30%	8 PM – 6 AM
Luggage	R$0/piece	Oversized items
Tolerance band	±R$5	Acceptable meter rounding

Frequently asked questions — São Paulo taxis

What is the São Paulo taxi fare per km in 11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP)?

The rate is R$4.80/km as per Secretaria Municipal de Mobilidade Urbana e Transporte (SMT), São Paulo (11 Aug 2025 (SMT/DTP)). There's a R$6.55 flag-fall per trip, with a R$6.55 minimum for short trips.

How do I know if my São Paulo 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 São Paulo taxis?

A 30% night surcharge applies to all rides between 8 PM – 6 AM.

How do I complain about a tampered taxi meter in São Paulo?

Call the helpline 156 or contact your nearest SMT office with the taxi's number plate and trip details.

Is MeterSahi? free to use?

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