A taxi trip with less guesswork
Have the exact destination ready in Korean. A building entrance or road-name address is more useful than an English business name that may have several branches.
By Seemile · Sources checked
Before getting in
- Use a taxi stand, a safe roadside pickup or a recognised booking service.
- For an app booking, check the assigned vehicle and number plate.
- Check the service type and displayed payment arrangement; premium and pre-booked services can differ.
During the trip
- Show the address and confirm the destination.
- Keep the booking screen available if payment has already been arranged.
- Do not pay a second time without checking whether the app has charged you.
At the end
- Ask for a receipt and keep the journey details.
- Check for your phone and bags before closing the door.
- For a fare query or lost item, the time, vehicle details and receipt make the enquiry more useful.
A little Korean goes a long way
- 이 주소로 가 주세요. — Please take me to this address.
- 영수증 주세요. — Please give me a receipt.
Official information
- Seoul · How to use taxis — Seoul Metropolitan Government
- Seoul · Taxi receipts and fare complaints — Seoul Metropolitan Government
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