Colchester Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Colchester Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 3.00, plus £ 1.30 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Colchester

Colchester To Stanway	348 GBP
Colchester To Exeter	534 GBP
Colchester To Ramsey	183 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Colchester

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Colchester

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3GBP

Price per KM

1.3 GBP

Waiting time per hour

15.6GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Colchester city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 9.5 GBP.

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Colchester taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Colchester?

A 5km ride in Colchester costs about 9.5 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 Colchester?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Colchester?

if you can’t find a taxi Colchester 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 Colchester?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Colchester is 3.0 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.3 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 15.6 GBP per hour.

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