Las Vegas Taxi Fare 2019

Las Vegas Taxi fares is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority, which is a Nevada State agency responsible for issuing medallions and setting fares.

Knowing approximately how much you should pay for a taxi ride should make your trip from the airport less stressful and prevent you from being ripped off or taken on a long-haul through the I-215 tunnel.

All registered taxis in Las Vegas are equipped with a taximeter. The meter inside the taxi calculates the cost of your ride and displays the fare. The cost of a taxi ride in Las Vegas is regulated, and each taxi charges approximately the same fares.

How your Las Vegas taxi fare is calculated

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

Las Vegas Taxi Cab Rates

Taxi Ride	Price
Drop for initial activation of taximeter	$3.50
Each additional 1/12th mile ($2.76 per mile)	$0.23
Waiting time per hour*	$32.40
McCarran Airport Property pick up fee per pick-up**	$2.00
Credit / Debit Card Fee	$3.00
Fuel Surcharge (Included in per mile rate)	$0.00
3% Excise Tax will be added to all rates and fees	3%

* If the taximeter senses that the taxicab is moving less than 8-12 MPH, the taximeter will assess a charge of $0.23 every 25 seconds ($32.40 per hour waiting time).

** If a taxi ride originates at McCarran International Airport, an additional airport surcharge of $2.00 per trip is added to the taximeter.

Please Note: 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.

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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All Las Vegas taxi companies have lift-equipped vans that can accommodate one wheelchair or scooter. Call ahead of time to arrange a pickup.

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