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Panama City Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Panama City Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 2.30, plus $ 1.90 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Panama City

Panama City To Bocas Del Toro	1,195 USD
Panama City To Gamboa	124 USD
Panama City To Colón	6 USD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Panama City

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Panama City

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

2.3USD

Price per KM

1.9 USD

Waiting time per hour

20USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Panama City city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 11.8 USD.

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Panama City taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Panama City?

A 5km ride in Panama City costs about 11.8 USD. 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 Panama City?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Panama City?

if you can’t find a taxi Panama City 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 Panama City?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in Panama City per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in Panama City is 2.3 USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.9 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 20.0 USD per hour.

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