Taxi & Transport Scams in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Abidjan — how they work and how to avoid them.
For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Mombasa.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Taxi & Transport Scams
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Total in Abidjan
How it works
Unmetered taxis outside Félix-Houphouët-Boigny International Airport charge arriving passengers inflated fares with no meter and no fixed price list. Drivers quote prices in CFA francs that can be 3–5 times the going rate, especially targeting passengers unfamiliar with local pricing norms. Nighttime arrivals are at greatest risk as fewer alternatives are available.
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8 total warnings across all categories