Qatar · Taxi & Cars

Karwa Taxi

Qatar's official taxi service run by Mowasalat (Karwa), bookable in the app, by phone or hailed on the street, with an official taxi pavilion at the airport.

What it helps with

Taxi from Hamad airportOfficial pavilion in arrivals.
A metered fareNo haggling.
Accessible taxiBook in the app.

About Karwa Taxi

Karwa is the brand of Mowasalat, Qatar's national public-transport operator, and Karwa Taxi is the exclusive taxi operator in the country. Its turquoise taxis work in Doha and other parts of Qatar, and the airport taxis at Hamad International Airport are all operated by Mowasalat.

Key Features

Several Ways to Book: Use the Karwa app, call the booking centre, or hail a taxi at hotels, malls, hospitals and the roadside.
Official Airport Pavilion: Board a taxi at the Taxi Pavilion in the Arrivals Hall, with sedans and larger vans available.
Cashless Payments: Pay in cash or with major cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and other digital options.
Extra Services: Accessible taxis, limousines and a metro-linked shared ride service can be requested through the app.

How to Get Started

Download the Karwa app and register, or call the booking centre.
Enter your pickup point and destination and check the fare estimate.
Confirm the booking and meet the taxi, or take one from the airport Taxi Pavilion.
Pay by your chosen method at the end of the trip.

Before you use it

Fees: Minimum fare is QAR 10; the night rate (about 23:00–04:00) is around QAR 1.90/km.
Fees: Trips from Hamad airport start at QAR 25; central Doha usually costs QAR 40–55.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Karwa Taxi work with a foreign bank card in Qatar?: Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
Is Karwa Taxi available in English?: Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
Do I need a local phone number to use Karwa Taxi?: No, an international phone number generally works for Karwa Taxi.
Do I need local ID or residency for Karwa Taxi?: No, Karwa Taxi doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
Where can I use Karwa Taxi?: iOS · Android · Web
How much does Karwa Taxi cost?: Metered: QAR 4 flag fall, about QAR 1.60/km by day; airport start QAR 25

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Please take me to this address (show it on the map) من فضلك، خذني إلى هذا العنوان. min faḍlak, khudhnī ilā hādhā al-ʿunwān
How much will it cost? كم الأجرة؟ kam al-ujra?
Please turn on the meter من فضلك شغّل العداد. min faḍlak shaghghil al-ʿaddād
Can I pay by card? هل يمكنني الدفع بالبطاقة؟ hal yumkinunī ad-dafʿ bil-biṭāqa?
Stop here, please توقف هنا من فضلك. tawaqqaf hunā min faḍlak
Thank you شكرًا. shukran