Taxi & Transport Scams in Gyeongju, South Korea
Overcharging, meter tampering, fake taxis, and transport cons targeting tourists. Below are the taxi & transport scams reported in Gyeongju — how they work and how to avoid them.
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Last updated: April 4, 2026
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Taxi & Transport Scams
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Total in Gyeongju
How it works
Taxis waiting at Singyeongju KTX Station (located 15 km outside the city) quote flat fares to tourist sites that are two to three times the metered rate. Drivers claim the meter "doesn't go that far" or that a flat rate is mandatory for tourist destinations. The legitimate metered fare from the KTX station to Bulguksa Temple should not exceed approximately 20,000 KRW.
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9 total warnings across all categories