Kent Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Kent Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 3.00, plus £ 1.40 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Maidstone

Maidstone To Teynham Railway Station	38 GBP
Maidstone To Maidstone District	3 GBP
Maidstone To Ashford	49 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Kent

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Kent

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

3GBP

Price per KM

1.4 GBP

Waiting time per hour

18GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Kent city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 10 GBP.

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Kent taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Kent?

A 5km ride in Kent costs about 10 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 Kent?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Kent?

if you can’t find a taxi Kent 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 Kent?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Kent is 3.0 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.4 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 18.0 GBP per hour.

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