Cab fares differ from city to city. Most cabs charge a flat rate for any ride. If you are looking for a taxicab fare for a specific city, TaxiFareFinder.com helps you compare fares in almost all US cities. Taxime.ca also gives you an estimate about your cab fare by using Google maps.
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How Much Does It Cost?
• Average flat fee for a cab ranges from $1-$4.
• Fares get relatively higher in major metropolitan cities. An average trip, which is 5 mile and 5 minutes of wait time in US metropolitan cities costs $10 to $19, while long trips up to 12 miles cost $20 to $40 according to schallerconsult.com
• Some taxi companies add a certain amount per minute or per mile. The rate can be $1 to $3 per mile or $0.50 to $3 per minute. Cabs in large cities often apply per minute charges.
• Most large cities charge a flat rate of $2.25-$2.85 plus an additional $1.80-$3.60 for every mile you travel according to ask.com
Extra Costs May Include
• If you need to get picked up from a certain location, you will be charged an extra which ranges from $5 to $15.
• Cab drivers expect 15% tip which will be an extra cost.
• If the cab driver needs to wait for you for a couple of minutes to an hour, this is an extra cost which may range from $15 to $40 per hour.
How to Save Money
• Sharing your cab is the best way to save money from your taxi cost.
• Getting picked up from a certain location is more expensive than taking a cab from the street.
• Avoiding tips may save you a couple of Dollars.
• Being punctual and avoiding wait time is another way to save money.
Some Tips To Know
• You can find summery of cab rates from TaxiFareFinder.com
• Simply stand on the corner of the street and hand out in the air in order to stop a cab.
• Always discuss fares before you get in to a cab, especially if you are new to the city.
• Check whether you have enough money in your pocket to tip the driver. It is ideal that you tip at least 10% of the fare. However, keep in mind that tipping is not mandatory.
• Don’t be afraid to go beyond standard expectations to tip your driver if he performs an extra duty such as acting as a tour guide.
• Take your receipt when getting out of your cab and always keep it safe just in case something happens; You may want to report a driver or have lost something.
• You can find pricing information of a cab company on the side or inside of the cab. The simplest way to check is visiting the company’s website.
• You can only estimate your cab fare before the ride since road construction, congestion and accidents may change the total fare.
• Don’t put your backpack in the trunk.
• It is good that you know common directions of the city.
• Make sure that you use a licensed cab.