South Shields Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official South Shields Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for £ 4.90, plus £ 1.70 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from South Shields

South Shields To Newcastle Upon Tyne	32 GBP
South Shields To Central Station	30 GBP

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in South Shields

Several factors impact the taxi fare in South Shields

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4.9GBP

Price per KM

1.7 GBP

Waiting time per hour

28.8GBP

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to South Shields city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 13.4 GBP.

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South Shields taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in South Shields?

A 5km ride in South Shields costs about 13.4 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 South Shields?

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

What other ways are there to get around in South Shields?

if you can’t find a taxi South Shields 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 South Shields?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in South Shields per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in South Shields is 4.9 GBP. Each KM is then priced at 1.7 GBP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 28.8 GBP per hour.

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