About 85% Taxi 55846444 | The Hong Kong airport fixed-fare taxi team
We work around one very simple idea: book in your own language, know the fare before you get in, and arrive on time and safely. Non-airport trips run on the meter less 15%; airport and border trips are a fixed fare with tunnel tolls, the return toll and luggage all included. 24 hours a day, all year round, on 5584 6444.
Who we are: 85% Taxi 55846444 in brief
A Hong Kong taxi call service taking bookings by phone and WhatsApp, focused on airport, border and cross-district journeys
85% Taxi is a Hong Kong taxi call service and airport transfer operation that takes bookings by phone and WhatsApp. There is no app to download, no account to create and no deposit to pay — call 5584 6444 or send a WhatsApp with your pickup point, time and destination, and we reply with the vehicle registration, the estimated arrival time and a firm fare.
We are not one driver who takes the occasional airport job; we are a team that works airport routes and border routes day in, day out. The reason is practical: those are the journeys where punctuality and certainty about the price matter most — nobody catching a flight wants to guess the fare, or watch the meter climb while stuck in traffic. So we price both as a fixed fare, and take on the risk of traffic, detours, luggage and return tolls ourselves.
The essentials at a glance
| Service | 85% Taxi 55846444 (85% Taxi · fixed-fare airport taxi) |
|---|---|
| 24-hour hotline | 5584 6444 (phone / WhatsApp) |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — public holidays, Lunar New Year and red-eye arrivals included |
| Two pricing models | ① Non-airport trips: the meter less 15%. ② Airport and border trips: a fixed fare (tunnel tolls, the return toll and luggage included) |
| Where we cover | All of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, plus Lantau (Tung Chung and the airport area); also every land border control point, the cruise terminal and the high-speed rail station |
| Type of taxi | Urban red, New Territories green and Lantau blue taxis — we send whichever suits the route and district |
| Payment | Cash, Octopus, Visa/Mastercard, PayMe, FPS and Alipay (please say when booking if you want to pay electronically) |
| Booking languages | Cantonese, Mandarin, English, 日本語, 한국어 (by text) |
| Driver languages | Mainly Cantonese (see "A straight word about language" below) |
| When to book | 30 minutes ahead during the day; an hour ahead for late-night or early-morning flights; or book a day ahead |
For a quote, send us the pickup point (with the building or airport exit), the destination, the departure time, the number of passengers and the number of bags, and we will come back with a firm price within minutes.
What makes us different from other taxi services
Six specific things, all of which you can verify for yourself when you book
Book in your own language
Our WhatsApp booking team works in Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Japanese and Korean. Even if the driver only speaks Cantonese, language is not your problem: every address and price is settled in writing first.
The price is agreed before you get in
Airport and border trips are a fixed fare, confirmed when you book; trips around town are explicitly the meter less 15%. No surprises on arrival, and no watching the meter with your heart in your mouth.
No luggage charge, no return toll
The statutory $6 a piece for luggage and the $25 harbour return toll are both inside the fixed fare, however many bags you have. See the surcharge guide.
24 hours, 365 days
Red-eye flights, public holidays, landing at three in the morning — the same booking process and the same fixed fare, with no night surcharge. See late-night airport taxi.
The registration comes before the ride
You get the registration number as soon as we dispatch, so you can check the car before boarding and never end up in an unlicensed one. It also makes lost property far easier to trace.
Our two pricing models: meter less 15% vs a fixed fare
Choosing the wrong one can cost you tens of dollars, so we always say which applies when we quote
| Compared on | Meter less 15% | Airport / border fixed fare |
|---|---|---|
| Used for | Ordinary trips around town and across districts | To and from Hong Kong International Airport, the land border control points, the cruise terminal and the high-speed rail station |
| How it is calculated | The statutory meter reading × 0.85 | A total locked before departure, not metered |
| Traffic and red lights | The meter runs, and the discount applies to it | No effect on the price |
| Luggage ($6 a piece by statute) | Charged per piece | Included, no limit on pieces |
| Tunnel tolls and the return toll | As the route and the law require | Included |
| Telephone booking fee ($5 by statute) | As applicable | Included |
| Best for | Short trips, steady traffic, when you simply want 15% off | Catching a flight, lots of luggage, crossing the harbour, late at night or early in the morning |
| Related pages | 15%-off fare calculator | Airport taxi price list, instant quote |
Example one: how much does 15% off save on a trip around town?
If the meter reads $200, you pay $170 — a saving of $30. The higher the meter, the more you save: $300 saves $45, $400 saves $60. To work it out yourself, use the fare calculator or the general fare calculator.
Example two: why is the fixed fare better value from Tsim Sha Tsui to the airport?
Take Tsim Sha Tsui to Hong Kong International Airport — about 34 km via the Lantau Link — in an urban red taxi on the statutory meter:
- Flag-fall for the first 2 km: $29
- Then $2.1 per 200 m until the fare reaches $102.5 (at around the 9th kilometre)
- After that $1.4 per 200 m for the remaining 25 km or so ≈ $175
- A meter of roughly $277 in total (excluding waiting-time increments)
- Plus luggage: two large cases +$12
- An estimated $289 or more in practice — higher again in traffic
Our fixed fare for Tsim Sha Tsui is about $210–$220, luggage included and with no surcharge for traffic — a difference of roughly $70–$80 on the same journey. That is why a fixed fare usually beats the 15%-off meter on longer airport routes. District prices are on the airport taxi price list, or see the Tsim Sha Tsui to airport page directly.
※ The figures above are estimates derived from the statutory tariff, for illustration only; the actual meter depends on the route, the traffic and waiting time. Fixed fares are indicative, and the price quoted when you book is the one that applies.
And conversely, when is the 15%-off meter better?
From Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Tin Shui Wai, a trip to the airport can go via the Tuen Mun–Chek Lap Kok Link or the Tai Lam Tunnel — two completely different routes with quite different times and fares. Those districts are also largely served by New Territories green taxis, which have a lower flag-fall ($25.5), so the meter less 15% is often fairer to the passenger. That is why our Tuen Mun and Yuen Long / Tin Shui Wai pages quote "15% off the meter" rather than a fixed fare — a deliberate choice, not an omission.
Where we cover: the airport, the border, the attractions and all 18 districts
One hotline for airport transfers, border crossings, door-to-door hotel runs and 15%-off taxis around town
Airport transfers (Hong Kong International Airport, HKG, Chek Lap Kok)
Fixed-fare transfers to and from the airport for every district, including T1/T2 arrivals, departures, red-eye flights and early-morning departures. To avoid the airport taxi queue, book a meeting point and time in advance.
- Airport taxi price list
- Instant airport taxi quote
- Airport taxi rank guide
- Late-night airport taxi and red-eye flights
- Airport taxi vs Airport Express
- All airport transport compared
Border crossings and cross-boundary transfers
To and from the major land control points and cross-boundary hubs, at a fixed fare — for family visits, business or travel up north. Book cross-boundary trips well ahead and allow time for immigration.
- Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Hong Kong Port taxi
- Shenzhen Bay Control Point taxi
- Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang Control Point taxi
- Heung Yuen Wai / Liantang Control Point taxi
- The complete guide to crossing into Shenzhen
- China Ferry Terminal / Macau ferry transfers
Hotels, attractions and business transfers
Door-to-door hotel transfers, waiting at attractions, corporate monthly accounts and regular staff transport, with set times and multi-stop trips available.
- Tsim Sha Tsui hotel transfers
- Central and Hong Kong Island hotel transfers
- Kowloon hotel transfers
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Ocean Park
- Victoria Peak
- Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
- Corporate transfers and monthly accounts
District pages (each district to the airport)
Each district page sets out that district's fixed fare, the usual pickup points, an estimate of the journey time and when to leave.
The fare rules we work to, set out in full
We publish the Transport Department's statutory fares so you can check for yourself whether our quote really is good value — the current tariff took effect on 14 July 2024 and still applies in 2026
Basic fares for the three types of taxi
| Charge | Urban taxi (red) | New Territories taxi (green) | Lantau taxi (blue) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 2 km or part thereof (flag-fall) | $29.0 | $25.5 | $24.0 |
| Each 200 m / minute of waiting thereafter (first band) | $2.1 (below $102.5) | $1.9 (below $82.5) | $1.9 (below $195) |
| Each 200 m / minute of waiting thereafter (second band) | $1.4 ($102.5 and above) | $1.4 ($82.5 and above) | $1.6 ($195 and above) |
| Where they operate | All of Hong Kong (except some Lantau roads) | Designated New Territories areas, the airport and Tung Chung | Lantau and the airport |
The differences between the three, their roof signs and where each may operate are set out in Hong Kong taxi types: red, green and blue.
Statutory surcharges
| Item | Charge | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Per piece of luggage | $6 | Luggage in the boot, or luggage in the cabin whose length, width and height total more than 140 cm; light hand luggage is free. Pushchairs are treated the same way. |
| Wheelchairs and crutches | Free | No surcharge for wheelchairs and crutches used by passengers with disabilities. |
| Per animal or bird | $5 | Tell the driver in advance and make sure the animal is properly secured. |
| Telephone booking, per trip | $5 | The service fee for a telephone booking. |
Tunnel tolls and the return toll
| Tunnel | Taxi toll | Return toll | Passenger pays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross-Harbour Tunnel | $25 (flat, all day) | $25 | $50 |
| Eastern Harbour Crossing | $25 (flat, all day) | $25 | $50 |
| Western Harbour Crossing | $25 (flat, all day) | $25 | $50 |
| Tai Lam Tunnel | $28 | — | $28 |
When the return toll is waived: if you board at a cross-harbour taxi stand, or if your final destination is not on the other side of the harbour, no return toll is due. Taxis and commercial vehicles are not subject to time-of-day pricing, so all three harbour tunnels cost the same all day. With our fixed fare, all of the above is included.
There is a fuller explanation in the 2026 taxi fare standard, how fares are calculated and the surcharge guide.
How booking works: four steps, no app
The process is deliberately "confirm in writing first, drive second", so the language and price risk is dealt with up front
- Tell us the trip. Call 5584 6444 or use WhatsApp with the pickup time, the pickup point (with the building name or airport exit), the destination, the number of passengers and the number of bags — and any stop along the way.
- You get the quote. Airport and border trips get a fixed fare straight away; trips around town are stated as the meter less 15%. The price is settled at this stage.
- You get the registration. Once we dispatch, we reply with the registration number and the estimated arrival time. Keep that message.
- Check the plate, then get in. Check the registration before opening the door. Tell the driver if you need a receipt, and say at the booking stage if you intend to pay electronically.
There are sample conversations and the mistakes people most often make in how to book, how to call a taxi and booking a day ahead.
A straight word about language
One thing we want to be honest about: our drivers mainly speak Cantonese, and most do not speak English, Japanese or Korean. But the booking process is designed so that this does not matter — everything that counts (the pickup point, the destination, the time, the price, any special requirement) is settled in writing on WhatsApp with our team, in your language. The driver takes no part in that; he simply navigates to the Chinese address we have already confirmed.
Two things make it smoother still for international travellers: first, send the hotel's Chinese name along with the English one; second, if you need to add something once you are in the car ("the side entrance, please"), send us a WhatsApp and our team will pass it to the driver immediately. The full process is in how to book; the other language versions are English, 日本語 and 한국어.
What we promise, and what you are entitled to
Six promises you can check — not slogans
1. The quote is the final price
Once a fixed fare is confirmed, traffic, detours and waiting at lights add nothing. The only thing that changes it is you changing the trip (adding a stop, changing the destination, moving the time substantially), and then we re-quote and get your agreement first.
2. The registration first
You have the registration number before you board, so you can check the car and never end up in an unlicensed one.
3. Licensed taxis with legal meters
We dispatch only licensed red, green or blue taxis with a legal meter fitted, able to give a receipt, working to published fare rules.
4. Punctuality first
Airport and border trips are time-critical, so we work the departure time back from the flight or the crossing, and stay in contact after dispatch.
5. Help tracing lost property
Give us the registration, the time and the route and we contact the driver straight away — which is the single biggest advantage of booking over hailing at the kerb.
6. A route for fare disputes
If you have a question about a fare, keep the receipt and call us to follow it up; you also retain the right to raise it with the police or the Transport Department.
For what passengers actually say, see customer reviews and more reviews; for a point-by-point comparison, see why choose us.
Who is 85% Taxi best for?
Six typical situations, each matched to how we arrange things
- Catching an early flight, or landing on a red-eye. We dispatch through the night and early morning with no night surcharge. See late-night airport taxi.
- A family with a lot of luggage. The fixed fare includes luggage with no limit on pieces; mention pushchairs and oversized items when booking. See groups and large luggage.
- Heading north across the border. Shenzhen Bay, Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang, Heung Yuen Wai / Liantang, the HZMB. See crossing into Shenzhen.
- International travellers. Book by text in four languages, door to door to the hotel, with no language or navigation trouble. See Tsim Sha Tsui hotels and Central hotels.
- Companies and business clients. Monthly accounts, meeting clients off flights, conferences and regular staff transport. See corporate transfers.
- Travelling alone late at night. A registration on record and a trip that can be traced — more reassuring than hailing at the kerb. See the safety guide for women.
If you are still comparing modes or platforms, start with taxi vs Uber/Grab, taxi apps compared and the complete taxi guide.
About us · frequently asked questions
The airport transfer team behind this phone number has been running for more than ten years, with a great deal of airport, border and hotel transfer experience behind it; the multilingual site is a more recent front door for international travellers.
It really does not. The price confirmed on WhatsApp or by phone is the price you pay, with tunnel tolls, the return toll and luggage included. Traffic, waiting at lights and the driver taking a different tunnel add nothing. The only thing that changes it is the trip itself changing — an added stop, a different destination, a substantially different time, a lot more luggage — and then we re-quote and get your agreement first.
On non-airport routes we take the statutory meter reading and discount it by 15% — a meter of $200 means you pay $170. On very short trips, where the discounted amount would be unusually low, we tell you the actual charge when we quote; nothing is added on arrival. See the 15%-off fare calculator.
Since 14 July 2024: a red taxi charges $29 for the first 2 km, then $2.1 per 200 m or minute of waiting, and $1.4 per increment once the fare reaches $102.5; green is $25.5 / $1.9 / $1.4 above $82.5; blue is $24 / $1.9 / $1.6 above $195. Surcharges: $6 per piece of luggage, $5 per animal or bird, $5 per telephone booking, and nothing for wheelchairs and crutches. See the 2026 fare standard.
The taxi toll for the Cross-Harbour, Eastern and Western tunnels is currently a flat $25 all day; if the passenger did not board at a cross-harbour taxi stand, a further $25 return toll applies, so $50 in all. Board at a cross-harbour taxi stand, or have a final destination on this side of the harbour, and the return toll is waived. The Tai Lam Tunnel taxi toll is $28. Our fixed fare covers all of it.
Mainly Cantonese. Everything that matters is settled in writing on WhatsApp by a booking team that works in English, Japanese and Korean, and the Chinese address is confirmed there; the driver simply navigates to it. See a straight word about language above.
Yes. Tell the driver when you board if you need a receipt. Corporate clients can open a monthly account for a single reconciliation, which suits regular staff transport, meeting clients off flights and conference transfers — see corporate transfers.
Cash, Octopus, Visa/Mastercard, PayMe, FPS and Alipay. Equipment varies between cars, so please say when booking if you intend to pay electronically and we will send a car that supports it. See payment methods and the payment guide.
The HZMB Hong Kong Port, Shenzhen Bay Control Point, Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang, Heung Yuen Wai / Liantang, the China Ferry Terminal, Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, the West Kowloon high-speed rail station, AsiaWorld-Expo, Disneyland, Ocean Park and Victoria Peak — plus 15%-off taxi calls across all 18 districts.
Call 5584 6444 with the registration number, the time you boarded and the route, and we will contact the driver immediately. If it concerns a fare dispute, keep the receipt; you also have the right to raise it with the police or the Transport Department.
30 minutes ahead during the day; an hour ahead for a red-eye or early-morning flight. You can also book a day ahead to secure a car, and we strongly recommend it over long holidays, Lunar New Year, Christmas and the summer peak.
There are more answers in our FAQ, or just get in touch.
Related pages
Statutory taxi fares are as published by the Transport Department (the current tariff took effect on 14 July 2024); the fixed fares and estimates on this page are indicative, and the price quoted when you book is the one that applies. Last updated: 11 September 2026.