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The world’s cheapest and most expensive cities for taxis revealed – and how much you should tip your driver

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Expenses on holidays quickly add up, with taxi rides to and from the airport, car journeys to attractions and tips on top.

But new research has revealed the world’s cheapest and most expensive cities to take a cab. 

In the study, 50 popular cities across the globe, from destinations in Japan to Mexico, were analaysed.

And, while many tourists flock to Paris for its iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the cuisine and amazing art, it was the French capital that ranked as the priciest destination for taxis.

The average cost for a five-mile cab journey comes to £29.12, including a 7.5% tip.

London ranked second, costing around £27.96 with a 10% tip, while Milan came third at £24.57.

In the popular Italian city, a 7.5% tip is deemed acceptable for taxi drivers.

The research, conducted by taxi insurance specialists ChoiceQuote found that in 86% of the places analysed, tipping is expected.

Many tourists flock to Paris for its iconic landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, the cuisine and amazing art but the French capital ranked as the priciest destination for taxis

London ranked second, costing around £27.96 with a 10% tip, while Milan in Italy came third at £24.57

London ranked second, costing around £27.96 with a 10% tip, while Milan in Italy came third at £24.57

Osaka, Japan placed as the fourth most expensive with a five-mile taxi journey coming to £24.06 on average.

Amsterdam followed in fifth place, with prices around £24.

As for the cheapest cities to take a cab, Delhi in India came top with the average five-mile journey and tip coming to £2.06.

That includes a 12.5% tip for the driver, which may seem high but comes to only 23p when added to the incredibly low £1.83 fare.

Cairo, Egypt came second with £2.31, including a 10% tip on top of the taxi price.

Denpasar, Indonesia, where tips are not expected, placed third, costing £2.41 on average.

Another Indian city, Agra, was listed as the fourth cheapest at £3.74, followed by Shanghai in China at £4.14.

The study also looked at tipping expectations in different countries for cab drivers. 

In the popular Italian city, Milan, a 7.5% tip is deemed acceptable for taxi drivers

In the popular Italian city, Milan, a 7.5% tip is deemed acceptable for taxi drivers

As for the cheapest cities to take a cab, Delhi in India came top with the average five-mile journey and tip coming to £2.06

Unsurprisingly, USA came in top place, at 17.5%.

This was followed by South Africa with passengers expected to tip 15%.

In India, Greece and Mexico a 12.5% tip is expected, while in Egypt, Croatia and the UK drivers may want 10%.

In Vietnam, Russia, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Italy, Germany and France a 7.5% will be acceptable. 

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