Example 1 — Short ride, no waiting
- Distance: 12 km
- Rate: 3/km
- Start fee: 8
Fare 44
A simple ride with no traffic — the fare is the start fee plus distance times rate.
Taxi fare calculator
Enter distance, the rate and the start fee — you'll see the fare. Expect traffic? Add waiting time under options.
Enter distance, the per-mile or per-km rate (matching the header), and the start fee from the tariff. Add waiting time if you expect traffic. This is a basic model — no night, holiday or luggage surcharges — check the full price list before you go.
Result
Enter data and click Calculate.
How results are calculated
Fare = start fee + distance × rate per distance + waiting minutes × rate per minute (if entered).
How to use the calculator
- Enter the trip distance in the header unit (km or mile).
- Enter the rate for that same distance unit.
- Enter the start fee from the carrier's tariff.
- Optional: open "Waiting time" if you expect to wait in traffic.
- Check the total fare and its breakdown on the diagram.
Usage examples
Examples below use km and a per-km rate — Fill loads those values into the form.
In US mode, examples convert distance and rate to miles (same fare). Labels and results follow the header units.
Example 2 — Same ride with waiting
- Distance 12 km, rate 3/km, start 8
- Waiting: 10 min @ 0.5/min
Fare 49
Ten minutes in traffic adds 5 to the bill — worth factoring in during rush hour.
Example 3 — Longer ride
- Distance: 25 km
- Rate 2.5/km, start 10
- Waiting: 5 min @ 0.6/min
Fare 75.50
Over a longer distance, the per-km rate dominates the total cost.
FAQ
How is the fare calculated?
Fare = start fee + distance × rate per distance unit. If you enter a waiting time, we also add minutes × rate per minute.
Is the distance unit km or miles?
It follows the page header — labels flip to km or miles. Enter a rate in the same unit.
What is the waiting-time field for?
Many tariffs add a surcharge for time spent waiting in traffic or idle, e.g. while picking up. Optional.
Does the result include night or luggage surcharges?
No — basic model: start fee, distance rate, and optional waiting. A real fare may add night, holidays, airport, luggage, pets.
Where do I find the rate and start fee?
Check the taxi company or ride-hailing app's price list in your city — rates vary widely by city and time of day.
Can I compare several fares?
Yes — enter one provider, note the result, then swap in a competitor's rate and start fee.
How does this compare to driving your own car?
See trip fuel cost — same route in your own car using consumption and pump prices.
Is this the final fare I'll pay?
Think of it as a ballpark. Apps and tariffs often add extras (surge, night, airport). Change currency in the header if you need another one.