Things you should know about Las Vegas Taxi Fares
There is an initial charge of $3.50 when the meter starts to run.
Each additional 1/12th mile is $.23
Waiting time, Per hour $32.40
If you are starting your trip from the airport, there is an additional charge of $2.00 McCarran Airport Fee.
Credit/Debit Card Fee is $3.00
**3% Excise Tax will be added to all rates and fees
If the taximeter senses that the taxicab is moving less than 8-12 MPH, the taximeter will assess a charge of $.27 (twenty-seven cents) every 30 seconds ($32.40 per hour waiting time). That is why the taximeter continues to accumulate charges even when the taxicab is not moving.
Nevada law requires Las Vegas taxicabs to have air conditioning and heat.
There are Sixteen taxicab companies servicing the Las Vegas valley.
There is a 5 person maximum and the fare is the same no matter how many passengers are traveling.
Be sure you have enough cash for the fare because most Las Vegas taxi drivers will not accept credit cards. The few that will accept a credit card will charge passengers a $3.00 fee over and above the meter charge.
The use of the I-215 tunnel from McCarran airport is NEVER the shortest route to ANY Las Vegas Strip hotel and this route will result in higher fare.
You should also know that Las Vegas taxicab drivers must obey the passenger's directions as it relates to route taken. Do your homework, use the list below or Google the shortest route to your hotel before getting to Las Vegas.
The estimated minimum fares listed below are APPROXIMATIONS. Time of day, route taken, day of week, destination, and traffic can influence the fare shown on the taximeter.
Original source of data: The Nevada Taxicab Authority
Note: The most direct route listed below is based on miles and may not be the shortest time or lowest cost.
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.7 | $20.20 | 14 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.7 | $21.20 | 14 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.9 | $21.95 | 14 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.6 | $19.30 | 13 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 4 | $21.20 | 13 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 5.6 | $28.90 | 28 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.4 | $22.15 | 17 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.2 | $19.95 | 14 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 6.7 | $27.40 | 31 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.9 | $21.20 | 13 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.4 | $18.25 | 12 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.2 | $20.05 | 13 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 2.6 | $16.40 | 9 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 5.4 | $23.65 | 18 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.4 | $20.05 | 14 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 7 | $27.63 | 20 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 3.8 | $21.00 | 15 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 5 | $25.35 | 19 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 5 | $26.80 | 18 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 5.9 | $25.00 | 17 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 3.8 | $21.68 | 15 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 4.5 | $25.75 | 22 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Blvd | 4.4 | $26.45 | 20 |
| Most Direct Taxi Route | Miles | Cost | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Road | 4.2 | $22.00 | 17 |
Money Saving Tip: Before taking a taxi from McCarran Airport to your hotel, first check here to make sure your hotel does not offer complimentary shuttle service from the airport.
Here is another way to save a few bucks. If you just arrived at McCarran International Airport and your destination is downtown Las Vegas, The Tropicana Hotel, MGM Grand, Excalibur or New York-New York, proceed to the airport's ground level zero and take the Westcliff Airport Express Bus for only $2 per single ride. Please note, taking this route might involve a little bit of walking to your hotel from the bus stop.
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For complaints regarding taxicabs in Clark County, please contact the Taxicab Authority at http://taxi.state.nv.us/ or Phone: (702) 486-6532.
Lost & Found
Las Vegas Taxicab Authority
1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 668-4000
FAX: (702) 668-4001
Web site: http://taxi.state.nv.us/
All Las Vegas taxi companies have lift-equipped vans that can accommodate one wheelchair or scooter. Call ahead of time to arrange a pickup.
