Taxi Fare Calculator Kingston
Get an exact axi fare estimate for your taxi ride in Kingston within seconds based on the current taxi fare Kingston from January 2025.
Taxi Fare Kingston
There is no standardized official regulation of cab fares in Jamaica. Official cabs can be recognized by red license plates with the marking 'PPV' (Public Passenger Vehicle). These cabs have fixed fares for certain routes, but taximeters are not widespread. In many cases, passengers have to negotiate the price directly with the driver. In addition to regular cabs, there are route cabs that serve fixed routes and have cheaper, state-regulated prices. In tourist areas, fares are often higher and negotiable. It is recommended to agree on the fare before starting the journey to avoid misunderstandings.
The Kingston taxi rate shown here was published 2025-01-01 on January 1, 2025. It was last checked by our team CHECKED_YMD. If you are aware of an update and the tariff shown is no longer valid, please let us know using the corresponding button. We will then check the rate immediately.
Daily rate
These rates apply unless the night rates applies.
| Base fee | J$ 175.00 |
| Price per kilometer | J$ 500.00 |
| Stand-/Waiting (per hour) | J$ 724.00 |
Statistics
In the ranking of the cheapest taxi fares in Jamaica the Kingston taxi fare takes place out of . The calculation is based on a one-way journey of 8 kilometres at the daily rate with a waiting time of 5 minutes.
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How much does a taxi cost in Kingston?
The taxi fare in Kingston depends on various factors. These are the route to be traveled, the duration of the journey and the taxi fare Kingston valid in Kingston and, if applicable, the time. The taxi fare can be calculated from these components. So that you don't have to do this manually, we offer you the option of having this done for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination address of the desired taxi ride in the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate a guide price for the desired taxi ride in Kingston in just a few seconds.
How does the calculation of taxi costs in Kingston work?
To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Kingston, we use the current Kingston taxi fare. This was last set in January 2025. The Kingston taxi tariff consists of a basic fee, various kilometre prices and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting times. Based on the start and destination address entered, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We use the resulting distance and estimated journey time to calculate an estimated value for your upcoming taxi journey in Kingston using the taxi fare Kingston currently valid. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be in Kingston. We will automatically find the right fare.