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10 Cities With The Most Expensive Cab Fares

Think your local taxi is pricey? From Zurich’s high-end fares to London’s black cabs, these ten global cities top the list for the most expensive short-distance taxi rides in the world

OT Staff

4 November 2025

Taxis stand in a queue by the curb Photo: Unsplash

Zurich, Switzerland

A five-kilometre taxi ride in Zurich costs approximately CHF 27.30, making it the world’s most expensive city for a short cab journey and reflecting high living-costs and regulation.