How much is a taxi in Burundi?
axi Fare Minimums in Bujumbura (2025)
✅ Flag‑Down Fare
- Starting fare is 6.75 USD (approx. 15,000 BIF) before mileage kicks in gobytaxi.com+1gobytaxi.com+1.
📏 Per‑Mile or Per‑Km Rates
- Per mile: ~ 5.65 USD
- Per kilometer: ~ 3.5 USD
These rates suggest a short 1-mile (1.6 km) taxi trip costs about 12–14 USD total numbeo.com+1numbeo.com+1gobytaxi.com+1gobytaxi.com+1.
🚖 Example (Rome2Rio/Kamesa Ride)
- A 6 km ride to nearby Kamesa costs US $5–7, indicating minor variation based on local negotiation rome2rio.com+1numbeo.com+1.
🧾 Why You’re Seeing “Starts from $5” Now
- Local drivers may negotiate a slightly lower flat fare for very short trips (under 5 km).
- Prices float between 15,000–20,000 BIF per ride, depending on time of day, distance, and bargaining.
💡 What This Means for Travelers & Clients
- Always confirm the fare in advance, especially for rides under 5 km — fair rates are still around $6–7 USD.
- Shorter, negotiated rides may sometimes begin at $5 USD, but this is not officially set.
- For safety and predictability, it might be better to use pre-arranged rides or M Travel’s private transfers.
✨ Bottom Line
- ✅ Official Bujumbura taxi start: ~US $6.75
- 🚕 Short rides may occasionally be negotiated to ~$5, especially off-peak
- 💼 Always confirm the exact fare before the ride
🧭 We’ve Got You Covered
With M Travel and Tours Burundi, enjoy:
- Transparent taxi rates
- Pre-negotiated airport transfers (~$8–10 USD)
- Private car + driver for tours — no haggling
- Comfortable and reliable transport throughout your stay
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