Preston Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Preston Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 2.20, plus £ 1.20 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Preston

Preston To Colne	62 GBP
Preston To Blackpool	36 GBP
Preston To Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station	71 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Preston

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Preston

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

2.2GBP

Price per KM

1.2 GBP

Waiting time per hour

12GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Preston city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 8.2 GBP.

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Preston taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Preston?

A 5km ride in Preston costs about 8.2 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 Preston?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Preston?

if you can’t find a taxi Preston 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 Preston?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Preston is 2.2 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.2 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 12.0 GBP per hour.

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