Essex Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Essex Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 3.10, plus £ 1.30 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Chelmsford

Chelmsford To Stansted Airport	48 GBP
Chelmsford To Gatwick Airport	133 GBP
Chelmsford To Mayland	34 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Essex

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Essex

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3.1GBP

Price per KM

1.3 GBP

Waiting time per hour

18GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Essex city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 9.6 GBP.

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Essex taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Essex?

A 5km ride in Essex costs about 9.6 GBP. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.

How do I order a taxi in Essex?

You can stop a taxi on the street in Essex or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Essex as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.

What other ways are there to get around in Essex?

if you can’t find a taxi Essex or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.

How do I calculate the taxi fare in Essex?

Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Essex taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Essex.

What’s the price of Taxi in Essex per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Essex is 3.1 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.3 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 18.0 GBP per hour.

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