Taking a Taxi or Rideshare

annyeonghaseyo.

Hello.

A standard greeting when you get into the taxi.

myeongdongiyo.

Myeongdong, please.

Just say the destination followed by '-이요' (or '-요' after a vowel).

seoullyeok gayo?

Do you go to Seoul Station?

Good for confirming the destination before fully getting in.

jikjiniyo.

Straight, please.

A very common fixed phrase to tell the driver to go straight.

yeogiyo.

Here, please.

Say this as you are arriving at your exact drop-off point.

yeogiyeyo.

It is here.

To confirm to the driver that you have reached the right place.

yeogiya.

It is here.

Only use this if you are pointing out the location to a close friend you are riding with.

eolmayeyo?

How much is it?

The standard everyday way to ask the fare.

kadeu dwaeyo?

Do you take cards?

The standard way to ask if cards are accepted.

hyeongeum eopseoyo.

I don't have cash.

Helpful if there is a card machine issue.

gamsahamnida.

Thank you.

Standard polite closing when leaving the taxi.