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Cuenca Taxi Fare Calculator 2026

Official Cuenca Taxi rates (valid today): Start your ride for $ 1.50, plus $ 1.50 per kilometer. Click below to calculate your fare

Popular routes from Cuenca

Cuenca To Guayaquil	281 USD
Cuenca To Mariscal Sucre International Airport	717 USD
Cuenca To Estadio Alejandro Serrano Aguilar	3 USD

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How is a taxi fare
calculated in Cuenca

Several factors impact the taxi fare in Cuenca

Taxi fare (2026)

Base fee (day)

1.5USD

Price per KM

1.5 USD

Waiting time per hour

10USD

Taxi rate calculation example

Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Cuenca city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 9 USD.

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Cuenca taxi fare - FAQ

How much is a taxi in Cuenca?

A 5km ride in Cuenca costs about 9 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 Cuenca?

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

What other ways are there to get around in Cuenca?

if you can’t find a taxi Cuenca 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 Cuenca?

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

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

The starting price of a taxi in Cuenca is 1.5 USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.5 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 10.0 USD per hour.

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