Is Taxi expensive in Lhasa, Tibet?
Like most taxi in cities in China, taxi transfer is cheap. Normally it costs just few US Dollars per transfer. And it is good for short transportation (no more than 20 km), for transfer between Lhasa city and airport, the cheaper way is to go by airline shuttle bus.
Taxi
It is easy to hail a taxi on the street in the city. Usually, it only costs CNY10-15 to travel in town by taxi.
| Flag-down Rate for First 3km (2mi) | CNY10 |
| Fare between 3-8km (2-5mi) | CNY2/km |
| Fare between 8-11km (5-7mi) | CNY1/km |
| Fare beyond 11km (7mi) | CNY1 per 500m (550yd) |
Reference Taxi Fare:
To Drepung Monastery: around CNY 50
To Jokhang Temple: around CNY10
To Sera Monastery: around CNY30
Pedicab
Pedicabs are unique vehicles to get around downtown. A pedicab can carry two people and generally costs RMB 4 to 7. It is a more time-consuming journey than traveling by minibus but is an interesting and popular way to see downtown area.
Bicycle
If your schedule and health permit, riding a bike is another pleasurable way to look around the city. Bikes can be rented from many hostels along Barkhor Street. Generally, the rental for an ordinary bike is RMB 2 per hour and RMB 20 per day; for a mountain bike it is RMB 3 per hour and RMB 30 per day.
