How is a taxi fare
calculated in Santa Marta
Several factors impact the taxi fare in Santa Marta
Taxi fare (2026)
Base fee (day)
6COP
Price per KM
6 COP
Waiting time per hour
19COP
Taxi rate calculation example
Let’s say you want to get from your hotel to Santa Marta city center and the ride is 5km. You’re traveling by day and you have 1 luggage. Your total price will be 36 COP.
Popular taxi routes from Santa Marta
| Santa Marta ⟶ Taganga | 25 COP |
| Santa Marta ⟶ Cartagena | 1,392,600 COP |
| Santa Marta ⟶ Minca | 80 COP |
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Santa Marta: Taxi travel guides
Santa Marta taxi fare - FAQ
How much is a taxi in Santa Marta?
A 5km ride in Santa Marta costs about 36 COP. 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 Marta?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Santa Marta or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Santa Marta 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 Marta?
if you can’t find a taxi Santa Marta 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 Marta?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.com. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Santa Marta taxi fares and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Santa Marta.
What’s the price of Taxi in Santa Marta per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Santa Marta is 6,563.6 COP. Each KM is then priced at 6,000.0 COP. if you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 19,222.6 COP per hour.
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