There are three different kinds of taxis, which are colour-coded according to their operating areas. Urban taxis(Red) serve all destinations throughout Hong Kong; New Territories taxis(Green) serve only the New Territories and specific roads in Lantau; Lantau taxis(Blue) serve all destinations in Lantau and the airport.
Taxi rates (all charged in HKD):
Urban taxis
If meter fare is below 72.5:
price = starting fare 20 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1.5 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1.5 HKD
If meter fare is above 72.5 HKD:
price = starting fare 20 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1 HKD
New Territories taxis
If meter fare is below 55.50:
price = starting fare 16.5 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1.3 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1.3 HKD
If meter fare is above 55.50 HKD:
price = starting fare 20 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1 HKD
Lantau taxis
If meter fare is below 132 HKD:
price = starting fare 15 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1.3 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1.3 HKD
If meter fare is above 132 HKD:
price = starting fare 20 (first 2 kilometers) plus 1.2 for every succeeding 200 meters
Every period of 1 minute waiting time is charged 1.2 HKD