San Francisco Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official San Francisco Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 4.00, plus $ 2.30 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from San Francisco

San Francisco To San Jose	178 USD
San Francisco To Yosemite Creek	708 USD
San Francisco To San Francisco International Airport	49 USD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in San Francisco

Several factors impact the taxi fare in San Francisco

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

4USD

Price per KM

2.3 USD

Waiting time per hour

33USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to San Francisco city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 15.5 USD.

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San Francisco taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in San Francisco?

A 5km ride in San Francisco costs about 15.5 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 San Francisco?

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

What other ways are there to get around in San Francisco?

if you can’t find a taxi San Francisco 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 San Francisco?

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

What’s the price of Taxi in San Francisco per KM?

The starting price of a taxi in San Francisco is 4.0 USD. Each KM is then priced at 2.3 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 33.0 USD per hour.

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