Southampton Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Southampton Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 2.30, plus £ 1.50 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Southampton

Southampton To Salisbury Station	61 GBP
Southampton To Bournemouth Airport	75 GBP
Southampton To Beckenham	230 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Southampton

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Southampton

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

2.3GBP

Price per KM

1.5 GBP

Waiting time per hour

14.4GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Southampton city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 9.8 GBP.

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Southampton taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Southampton?

A 5km ride in Southampton costs about 9.8 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 Southampton?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Southampton?

if you can’t find a taxi Southampton 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 Southampton?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Southampton is 2.3 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.5 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 14.4 GBP per hour.

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