How is a taxi fare
calculated in Santa Cruz
Several factors impact the taxi fare in Santa Cruz
Taxi fare (2026)
Base fee (day)
1USD
Price per KM
0.5 USD
Waiting time per hour
4.6USD
Taxi rate calculation example
Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Santa Cruz city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 3.5 USD.
Santa Cruz Reported Prices
Santa Cruz latest reported taxi prices
1 real fare reported by travellers · reviewed by our team
| Date | Time | Price | From | To | People | Luggage | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-17 | 09:00 | 0 EUR | Santa Cruz | Monterey Regional Airport | 2 | 0 | - |
Popular taxi routes from Santa Cruz
| Santa Cruz ⟶ Cunaco | 685 USD |
| Santa Cruz ⟶ Laguna Paiva | 227 USD |
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Santa Cruz taxi fare - FAQ
How much is a taxi in Santa Cruz?
A 5km ride in Santa Cruz costs about 3.5 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 Santa Cruz?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Santa Cruz or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Santa Cruz as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Santa Cruz?
if you can’t find a taxi Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Santa Cruz taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Santa Cruz.
What’s the price of Taxi in Santa Cruz per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Santa Cruz is 1.0 USD. Each KM is then priced at 0.5 USD. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 4.6 USD per hour.
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