Want to use a flat-fare taxi to get home or to your destination from Haneda Airport, but aren’t sure “which company is cheapest” or “whether my area is covered”?

This article thoroughly compares 10 major Haneda Airport flat-fare taxi services — including NearMe, Nihon Kotsu, and GO — across three angles: price, coverage area, and booking method. We’ve also sorted out whether highway tolls are included and whether there’s a late-night surcharge, so by the end you’ll be able to see at a glance which flat-fare taxi service is the best fit for you.

See the complete guide to Haneda Airport “flat-fare taxis” here

How to Choose a Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi: 5 Key Points to Compare

When you want to use a flat-fare taxi from Haneda Airport to your home or destination, it’s worth knowing that “flat-fare taxi” services can vary greatly depending on the company that provides them. If you choose based on price alone, you might find that highway tolls are actually charged separately, or that your ward isn’t covered by the service area. To make a choice you won’t regret, let’s first go over the five key points you should compare.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi Pricing (Whether Highway Tolls Are Included, and Late-Night Surcharges)

The most important thing to watch for when comparing flat-fare taxi prices is whether the quoted flat rate includes highway tolls. With some services, the actual highway toll is added on top of the flat rate, which means that even if the advertised price looks cheap, the final amount you pay can end up higher.

In addition, some services charge a surcharge on top of the standard fare for late-night/early-morning use (generally 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.). Since Haneda Airport sees many early-morning international departures and late-night arrivals, it’s important to check in advance how the actual amount you’ll pay changes depending on the time of your trip.

Item to Check	What to Look For
Highway Tolls	Check whether they’re included in the flat rate or billed separately at cost
Late-Night/Early-Morning Surcharge	Check whether a surcharge applies between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Tips/Fees	Check whether a booking fee or system usage fee is charged separately
Cancellation Fee	Check how many hours in advance a cancellation fee kicks in

There are also two fundamentally different pricing structures for Haneda Airport flat-fare taxis, depending on how the service is provided.

Operator-type services (such as Nihon Kotsu, km Taxi, and MK Taxi) set their fares based on rates approved under the Road Transport Act, so the base fare is roughly the same across companies within the same area. Price differences mainly come from late-night/early-morning surcharges and the vehicle type you choose (jumbo taxi or van).

Travel-agency-type services (NearMe), on the other hand, are offered as packaged travel products under the Travel Agency Act, and the travel agency sets its own prices. This is the reason “why NearMe alone is dramatically cheaper.” Since everything is included in the travel price at the time of booking, there are no additional charges later, such as highway tolls or late-night surcharges.

Note that many ride-hailing apps (such as GO and Uber) are offered as arranged-travel products under the Travel Agency Act. Unlike packaged travel products, their pricing structure is the actual cost (the operator-type fare) plus a service fee.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi Coverage Area (Whether an Airport Flat Rate Is Available)

Even when a flat-fare taxi service is listed as “covering all 23 wards of Tokyo,” that doesn’t necessarily mean every ward is actually covered. You need to be especially careful about the six wards near Haneda Airport: Ota, Shinagawa, Minato, Chuo, Koto, and Meguro. These areas are excluded from the airport flat-rate approval under the Road Transport Act, so no taxi company can set a flat rate for these six wards.

NearMe, however, which is offered as a packaged travel product under the Travel Agency Act, does offer flat-rate Haneda Airport transfers to these six wards.

If you’re considering using a service from outside the 23 wards — such as the Tama area, Kanagawa Prefecture, or Chiba Prefecture — coverage also varies greatly by service. It’s important to first check with each service whether your home or departure point is covered by their Haneda Airport flat-fare taxi.

Booking Methods and Deadlines for Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxis

Booking methods for Haneda Airport flat-fare taxis generally fall into three categories: “app,” “website,” and “phone.” The deadline for how many days or hours in advance you need to book also differs by service.

Booking Method	Characteristics
App Booking	Complete entirely on your smartphone. Many services support same-day booking
Web Booking	Can also be booked from a PC. Often requires booking several days in advance
Phone Booking	Also works for those less comfortable with smartphones. Note the business hours

A private-charter plan is also one of the options.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi Vehicle Types and Options

The types of vehicles available for flat-fare taxis also vary by service. In addition to standard sedans, some services offer jumbo taxis (minivan/van types) for large groups or lots of luggage, as well as universal-design vehicles that accommodate wheelchairs. If you’re traveling with family or a group and have multiple suitcases, it’s important to check in advance whether you can choose a vehicle suited to your amount of luggage and number of passengers.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi Mileage and Point Rewards

Some services are linked with programs like ANA Mileage Club or JAL Mileage Bank, awarding miles based on how much you spend. For travelers who frequently combine flights with taxi rides, whether or not miles or points are awarded is an important factor that affects long-term cost.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi: A Service Comparison Table of the 10 Major Companies

Let’s compare the 10 major Haneda Airport flat-fare taxi services. First narrow down your candidates using the main table, then check the details for any items you’re curious about in the supplementary tables.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi “Main Comparison Table”

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the 10 Haneda Airport flat-fare taxi services across the six most important criteria.

Service	Type	Standard Fare	Highway Toll	Late-Night Surcharge	Same-Day Booking	Covers 6 Wards
NearMe	Travel-agency type	From ¥1,980	None	None※	△	○
Nihon Kotsu	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	○	×
km Taxi	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	○	×
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	○	×
GO	Ride-hailing app type	Check in app	Added separately	Yes	○	×
S.RIDE	Ride-hailing app type	From ¥7,180 / From ¥6,100 (members)	Added separately	Yes	○	×
Keio Jidosha	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	○	×
Odakyu Kotsu	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	○	×
Keikyu Taxi	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	△	×
MK Taxi	Operator type	From ¥6,900	Added separately	Yes	△	×

※Since NearMe is a packaged travel product, there’s no late-night surcharge, but a peak-time fare may be added during periods of high demand.

*※*The base fares for operator-type services are set under fare regulations from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and are roughly the same across companies. Late-night fares start from ¥8,300.

Supplementary Table ①: Coverage Area Details

If you’re considering travel to the Tama area, Kanagawa, or Chiba, check here.

Service	Tokyo’s Other 17 Wards	6 Wards※	Tama Area	Kanagawa Pref.	Saitama Pref.	Chiba Pref.
NearMe	○	○	○ Partial	○ Partial	×	○ Partial
Nihon Kotsu	○	×	○ Partial	×	×	×
km Taxi	○	×	○ Partial	○ Partial	×	×
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo	○	×	○ Partial	×	×	×
GO	○	×	○ Partial	×	×	×
S.RIDE	○	×	○ Partial	×	×	×
Keio Jidosha	○	×	○ Mainly city areas	×	×	×
Odakyu Kotsu	○	×	○ Southern Tama area	×	×	×
Keikyu Taxi	○ Partial	×	×	○ Partial	×	×
MK Taxi	○	×	○ Partial	×	×	×

※The 6 wards are Ota, Shinagawa, Minato, Chuo, Koto, and Meguro. Because they’re close to Haneda Airport, the metered fare is often cheaper, so most services exclude them from flat-rate pricing. NearMe is the only service that covers these 6 wards.

Kanagawa (Yokohama/Kawasaki) Fare Guide

For the Kanagawa area, rather than Tokyo-based taxi companies dispatching from within Tokyo, vehicles are operated by each company’s branch office in Kanagawa Prefecture (such as Nihon Kotsu Yokohama or km Taxi Yokohama) or by taxi companies based in Kanagawa Prefecture.

City/Area	Standard Flat Fare (5:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.)	Late-Night/Early-Morning Fare (10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.)
Yokohama City (Kanagawa Ward, Kohoku Ward, etc.)	Approx. ¥7,800–¥9,000s	Approx. ¥9,300–¥11,000s
Yokohama City (Naka Ward, Nishi Ward, Tsuzuki Ward, etc.)	Approx. ¥8,800–¥10,000s	Approx. ¥10,300–¥12,000s
Yokohama City (Asahi Ward, Totsuka Ward, etc.)	Approx. ¥10,600–¥12,000s	Approx. ¥12,500–¥14,000s
Kawasaki City (Tama Ward, Asao Ward, etc.)	Approx. ¥14,000–¥15,000s	Approx. ¥17,000–¥17,800s

The figures above are only estimates and may vary depending on the taxi company, the route used, and traffic conditions. For specific fares, we recommend checking the website of the taxi company you plan to use or inquiring at the time of booking.

Supplementary Table ②: Booking Method and Deadline Details

If you’d like to check booking timing and methods, see below.

Service	Booking Method	Earliest Booking	Booking Deadline	Flight Delay Support
NearMe	App/Web	1 year in advance	By 3 p.m. the day before, in principle	Full refund if you’re unable to ride due to a flight arrival delay or cancellation
Nihon Kotsu	Phone	1 month in advance	Up to 1 hour before	Contact for details
km Taxi	App/Web/Phone	1 month in advance	Up to 1 hour before	Contact for details
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo	Phone	Contact for details	Recommended by the day before	Contact for details
GO	App only	No limit	No limit	Contact for details
S.RIDE	App only	6 days in advance	20 minutes before pickup	Contact for details
Keio Jidosha	Phone	Contact for details	Up to 1 hour before	Contact for details
Odakyu Kotsu	Phone	1 month in advance	Up to 1 hour before	Contact for details
Keikyu Taxi	Phone	Contact for details	Contact for details	Contact for details
MK Taxi	Phone/Web	Contact for details	No limit (phone only on the day)	Contact for details

Supplementary Table ③: Vehicle and Capacity Details

If you have a large group or a lot of luggage, check vehicle availability here.

Service	Sedan	Van/Minivan	Jumbo	Wheelchair Accessible	Approx. Max Capacity
NearMe	○	○	○	△	Up to 9 passengers
Nihon Kotsu	○	○	○	○	Up to 9 passengers
km Taxi	○	○	×	○	Up to 6 passengers
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo	○	○	○	○	Up to 9 passengers
GO	○	○	×	○	Up to 6 passengers
S.RIDE	○	△	×	△	Up to 6 passengers
Keio Jidosha	○	○	○	○	Up to 9 passengers
Odakyu Kotsu	○	○	○	○	Up to 9 passengers
Keikyu Taxi	○	○	○	△	Up to 9 passengers
MK Taxi	○	○	○	○	Up to 9 passengers

Supplementary Table ④: Mileage and Points Details

If you’d like to earn miles or points, check here.

Service	JAL Miles	ANA Miles	Proprietary Points
NearMe	○*	○*	None
Nihon Kotsu	×	○	None
km Taxi	○	○	None
Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo	○	×	None
GO	○	○	○ (GO Status)
S.RIDE	×	×	○
Keio Jidosha	×	×	None
Odakyu Kotsu	×	×	△ (Odakyu Points)
Keikyu Taxi	×	×	△ (Keikyu Premier Points)
MK Taxi	○	○	○

*※*Earning NearMe miles requires using a flight with the corresponding airline.

Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi: Details of Each Service

NearMe | Travel-Agency Type · Cheapest · Highway Included · Covers the 6 Wards

NearMe provides its airport transfer service as a packaged travel product under the Travel Agency Act. Because its pricing structure differs from that of a taxi company arrangement, it’s often available at a great price. The system uses AI to automatically match riders and arrange ride-sharing; since pricing assumes ride-sharing, it’s relatively inexpensive, and even if a rideshare match doesn’t happen, you can still use the service at the same flat rate.

Pros

• Highway tolls and late-night surcharges are all included in the flat rate, so there’s no extra charge beyond the price quoted at booking
• One of the cheapest options when ride-sharing (from ¥1,980)
• Covers the 6 wards (Ota, Shinagawa, Minato, Chuo, Koto, and Meguro) that operator-type services don’t cover
• Early-bird discounts (30 days and 7 days ahead) mean the more you plan and book in advance, the more you save
• A private-charter plan is also available (highway tolls included)

Cons

• The ride-share plan generally requires booking by 3 p.m. the day before (the private-charter plan can be booked at short notice)
• Since it’s ride-sharing, travel time may be slightly longer than with a regular taxi
• A peak-time fare may be added during periods of high demand

Best for: those who prioritize cost, can plan ahead and book in advance, and are traveling alone or in a small group

Type	Travel-agency type (packaged travel product)
Highway Tolls/Late-Night Surcharge	All included in the flat rate (peak pricing may apply)
Fare	From ¥1,980 (ride-share) / From ¥3,480 (solo, e.g. from Setagaya Ward)
Booking Method	Web/App
Booking Deadline	By the day before, in principle
Ride-Sharing	Yes (AI matching) / A private-charter plan is also available
Covers the 6 Wards	○
Early-Bird Discount	Discounts for booking 30 or 7 days ahead

Nihon Kotsu | Major Operator-Type Company · Phone Booking Available

Nihon Kotsu is one of Tokyo’s leading taxi companies. It’s well known and highly trusted, and a major strength is that it accepts phone bookings through a dedicated line available 24 hours a day.

Pros

• Supports phone booking, making it easy to use for those less comfortable with smartphones
• Driven by carefully selected drivers, so it’s safe and reassuring
• Phone support is available 24/7, so you can book the moment you decide you need a ride

Cons

• JAL miles are not supported
• There’s no dedicated app; app bookings go through the GO app

Best for: those who want to book by phone, want to earn ANA miles, and want a reliable ride

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Late-Night Fare	From ¥8,300 (10 p.m.–5 a.m.)
Highway Tolls	Added separately
Booking Method	Phone
Mileage	ANA mileage linkage available

km Taxi | Operator Type · App Booking Available

km Taxi (Kokusai Motorcars) is one of Tokyo’s major taxi companies, offering booking through multiple channels — app, web, and phone. It’s known for the stable service quality you’d expect from a major operator and an easy-to-use app.

Pros

• A wide range of booking methods: app, web, and phone
• Pickup is also available from Yokohama and Kawasaki
• The stable service quality expected of a major operator

Cons

• Maximum capacity of 6 passengers; no jumbo taxis available
• The official app only covers Tokyo’s 23 wards, Mitaka City, and Musashino City

Best for: those who want to book easily via app and value consistent service

| Type | Operator type | | Standard Fare | From ¥6,900 | | Late-Night Fare | From ¥8,300 (10 p.m.–5 a.m.) | | Highway Tolls | Added separately | | Booking Method | App/Web/Phone | | Mileage | Both ANA and JAL supported |

Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo | Operator Type · Phone Booking Available

Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo is a major group that operates taxi businesses nationwide, offering a flat-fare taxi service covering Tokyo’s 23 wards, Musashino City, and Mitaka City.

Pros

• The stable service quality expected of a major group
• Bookable from 1 month in advance up to 1 hour before, on the day

Cons

• Bookings by phone only
• No ANA mileage linkage

Best for: those who want to book by phone and want to earn JAL miles

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Highway Tolls	Added separately
Late-Night Fare	From ¥8,300 (10 p.m.–5 a.m.)
Booking Method	Phone
Mileage	JAL mileage linkage available

GO | Ride-Hailing App Type · Same-Day Booking Available

GO is Japan’s largest ride-hailing app, letting you arrange vehicles from affiliated taxi companies nationwide through a single app. Its biggest strength is real-time dispatch with no advance booking required. However, be aware that highway tolls and app fees are added separately.

Pros

• No advance booking needed; supports real-time same-day dispatch
• Earns GO Points
• Coupons can be used

Cons

• Payment is via GO Pay only; you can’t pay in the vehicle
• The airport flat rate only applies if you select it when requesting the ride

Best for: those in a hurry on the day, regular GO users, and those who want to use coupons

Type	Ride-hailing app type
Highway Tolls	Added separately
Late-Night Surcharge	Yes
Booking Method	App only
Same-Day Booking	○ (real-time dispatch available)
Points	GO Points available

S.RIDE | Ride-Hailing App Type · Bookable 20 Minutes Before

S.RIDE is a ride-hailing app developed by the Sony Group, and its biggest feature is that you can book up to 20 minutes before pickup. It’s well regarded for its simple, business-friendly interface.

Pros

• Bookable up to 20 minutes before pickup, so last-minute requests are possible
• In-app messaging lets you communicate on the day

Cons

• Online payment only; you can’t pay in the vehicle
• Bookings only open starting 6 days before the ride

Best for: those who want to decide at the last minute and business travelers

Type	Ride-hailing app type
Fare	From ¥6,900
Highway Tolls	Added separately
Booking Method	App only
Booking Deadline	Up to 20 minutes before pickup
Points	Proprietary points awarded

Keio Jidosha | Strong in the Tama Area and Kanagawa

Keio Jidosha is a taxi company based in western Tokyo (the Tama area), offering flat-fare services to that area that make the most of its local advantage.

Pros

• Extensive flat-rate coverage of the Tama area
• Jumbo taxis available, so group use is possible
• Accepts bookings 24 hours a day

Cons

• No mileage linkage
• Phone booking only

Best for: those traveling to the Tama area and not particularly focused on earning miles

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Booking Method	Phone
Strong Areas	Tama area

Odakyu Kotsu | Strong in the Southern Tama Area

Odakyu Kotsu is a taxi company with operating bases mainly along the Odakyu Line. It’s especially strong at providing flat-rate transport to areas along the Odakyu Line, such as Setagaya Ward, Komae City, Tama City, and Inagi City.

Pros

• Extensive flat-rate coverage along the Odakyu Line and the Tama area
• Many drivers are highly familiar with the areas along the line
• Earns Odakyu Points

Cons

• Phone booking only
• No mileage linkage

Best for: those living along the Odakyu Line or in the southern Tama area

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Booking Method	Phone
Strong Areas	Along the Odakyu Line, Setagaya Ward, and the Tama area

Keikyu Taxi | Covers Kanagawa

Keikyu Taxi is a taxi company in the Keikyu (Keihin Electric Express Railway) Group, offering a flat-rate service that takes advantage of the geographic connection provided by the Keikyu Line linking Haneda Airport and Kanagawa Prefecture. It’s especially strong for trips to Kanagawa Prefecture, including Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Yokosuka.

Pros

• Extensive flat-rate coverage of Kanagawa Prefecture, including Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Yokosuka
• Earns Keikyu Premier Points

Cons

• Limited coverage within Tokyo’s 23 wards
• Airport-departure bookings are generally not accepted

Best for: trips to Kanagawa Prefecture (Yokohama, Kawasaki, Yokosuka, etc.)

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Booking Method	Phone
Strong Areas	Yokohama, Kawasaki, Yokosuka, and Kanagawa Prefecture in general

MK Taxi | Focused on High-Quality Service

MK Taxi is a taxi company known nationwide for the high quality of its drivers’ customer service. It’s well suited for business use, entertaining clients, and special occasions, and its service quality — from a clean vehicle interior to polite language — is highly regarded even within the industry.

Pros

• Well regarded for service quality, cleanliness, and driver training
• Mileage linkage available

Cons

• Options such as a meet-and-greet service, English-speaking drivers, specified pickup times, and specified vehicle types come with additional charges

Best for: business use, entertaining clients, and those who value service quality

Type	Operator type
Standard Fare	From ¥6,900
Highway Tolls	Included
Booking Method	Phone/Web/App
Strengths	Service quality and cleanliness

How to Choose the Haneda Airport Flat-Fare Taxi Service That’s Right for You: Summary

If Price Is Your Top Priority

We recommend NearMe, one of the cheapest options available. With the ride-share plan, prices start from ¥1,980, and even booking solo from Setagaya Ward starts from ¥3,480 — both dramatically cheaper than other companies’ ¥6,900-and-up fares. Once your travel plans are set, booking early lets you take advantage of the early-bird discount for even greater savings.

If You’re Choosing Based on Coverage Area

First, if your home is in one of the six wards — Ota, Shinagawa, Minato, Chuo, Koto, or Meguro — NearMe is the only service that offers a flat rate. For the Tama area or Kanagawa, Odakyu Kotsu, Keio Jidosha, and Keikyu Taxi have strong local coverage.

If You Need a Ride Today or in a Hurry

We recommend the ride-hailing apps GO or S.RIDE. GO supports real-time dispatch with no advance booking required, while S.RIDE lets you book up to 20 minutes before pickup.

That said, you’ll need to check in advance whether highway tolls or other optional fees are added separately. Completing your app registration ahead of time will make things go smoothly on the day.

Many operator-type companies also accept phone bookings up to 1 hour before pickup, so you can feel confident arranging a ride on short notice by phone as well. That said, availability depends on each vehicle’s operating status, so we recommend booking as early as possible no matter which service you use.

If You Want to Earn Miles

If you want to earn JAL miles, NearMe, km Taxi, Daiichi Kotsu Sangyo, GO, and MK Taxi all support this. If you want to earn ANA miles, NearMe, Nihon Kotsu, km Taxi, GO, and MK Taxi all support this. Note that with NearMe, you can also earn Starflyer miles.

Simulate your fare with NearMe

For the latest information, please check each company’s official website.