Folkestone Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Folkestone Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 2.70, plus £ 1.20 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Folkestone

Folkestone To Hythe	302 GBP
Folkestone To Herne Bay	51 GBP
Folkestone To Densole	10 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Folkestone

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Folkestone

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

2.7GBP

Price per KM

1.2 GBP

Waiting time per hour

19.8GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Folkestone city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 8.7 GBP.

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Folkestone taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Folkestone?

A 5km ride in Folkestone costs about 8.7 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 Folkestone?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Folkestone?

if you can’t find a taxi Folkestone 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 Folkestone?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Folkestone is 2.7 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.2 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 19.8 GBP per hour.

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