Taxis

Taxi

Taxis in Singapore is affordable when compared to other developed countries like Japan or Australia. The fare rarely exceeds $30. It would mainly depend on whether peak hour surcharge, midnight surcharge is incurred. Usual fare is around $15- $20. 

Note that some cabs have different flagdown fares. When in doubt, look for blue, yellow or SMRT taxis. Avoid full black ones. 

http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/singapore/transportation_in_singapore/196/the_different_taxis__cabs_in_singapore.php - This has pictures of the different kinds of taxis.

There are a few ways you can hail a taxi, namely through hailing one along the street, queuing at a taxi stand, or through telephone booking (6342 5222). However, it is important to note that taxis are not allowed to pick up passengers along the roads within the Central Business District (CBD) from 7pm to 10pm, from Mondays to Saturdays unless it's a public holiday. Within the CBD, you can queue for a cab at the taxi stands or driveways of buildings. All taxis are metered but some surcharges may not be shown on the meters. Payment is usually done in cash but keep a lookout as some taxis do accept cashless payment and debit/credit card (with surcharge).

See http://www.taxisingapore.com/taxi-fare for more information on taxis. 

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