Taxi & Buses in Ulaanbaatar

Taxis are usually the fastest and preferred method of transportation around the city. Taxis also refer to Jeeps and micro buses that can be used to travel around Mongolia. City taxis come in two flavors; metered and un-metered. Metered taxis are generally yellow and look more professional, they all have working meters so that foreigners know how much to pay. Unmetered taxis usually just look like regular cars but can be slightly cheaper than metered cabs.

Most taxis charge around 450 tugrug per kilometer. There are also taxis to go to more distant locations available for hire at the Narantuul market, Bayanzurkh and Teverin Tovchoo. There are operating many public transportations in Ulaanbaatar than in rural areas. Local public transport in Ulaanbaatar is reliable and departures are frequent, but buses can be crowded at pic-hours (8.00-10.00 and 17.00-20.00). For any trip around Ulaanbaatar the fare is 400 tugrug for a bus or 300 tugrug for a trolley-bus.

Vehicles from Russia and China first appeared in Mongolia in 1910. Since the middle of 1990′s many vehicles were imported from Europe and Asia. In the streets of Ulaanbaatar you can meet mostly such kind of modern style vehicles as jeeps, minivans and cars.

By the State Vehicle Technical Inspection organization’s statistics in 2004, the country had a registered 130,800 vehicles: 63,200 cars, 24,600 trucks, 10,800 buses, 3,400 specialised vehicles and 1,700 tankers. Ulaanbaatar roads alone carry around 60,000 vehicles.

In Mongolia you can find safe, powerful and reliable off-road vehicles and rent them for your safety trip. These are the widely spread vehicles for travel in Mongolia:

Russian Jeep- UAZ 469

It is the the modern, safe, powerful and reliable off-road car. By Russian Jeep you can drive in the city condition and also in the countryside. This car can contain up to 4 people plus a driver.

4WD Korean, Japanese jeeps

Japanese Jeeps are the most comfortable vehicle for traveling in Mongolia. All cars are equipped with air-condition. The Japanese cars can contain up to 5 people including the driver. You can use these cars both for short and long distance.

Russian Minivan

It is modern, safe, powerful and relivable car which ensures a smooth ride both in heavy city traffic and on the rough terrain. Thanks to its large size, spacious cabin, and huge trunk this vehicle is perfectly suitable for family and big – company voyage. The car can contain up to 8 people.

4WD Japanese minivan

Mitsubishi Delica – comfortable, fast vehicle with air condition. It’s possible to use this car for 5 – 6 people during this trip. This car is able to go through different roads.