Taxi Fare Calculator San Jose
Get an exact axi fare estimate for your taxi ride in San Jose within seconds based on the current taxi fare San Jose from January 2025.
Taxi Fare San Jose
In Costa Rica, cab fares are regulated by the authorities and are set by the regulatory authority for public services (ARESEP). Official cabs can be recognized by their red color and the yellow triangle on the doors. These vehicles must be equipped with a taximeter ('María'), which calculates the fare based on the distance and time traveled. However, in some rural areas, taximeters are not always in use and fares are often negotiated in advance with the driver. Passengers are advised to insist on the use of the taximeter or to agree the price before the journey to avoid misunderstandings.
The San Jose 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 If you are aware of an update and the tariff shown is no longer valid, please let us know using the corresponding button.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 | ₡ 922.50 |
| Price per kilometer | ₡ 922.50 |
| Stand-/Waiting (per hour) | ₡ 3,767.50 |
Statistics
In the ranking of the cheapest taxi fares in Costa Rica the San Jose 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 San Jose?
The taxi fare in San Jose depends on various factors. These are the route to be traveled, the duration of the journey and the taxi fare San Jose valid in San Jose 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 San Jose in just a few seconds.
How does the calculation of taxi costs in San Jose work?
To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in San Jose, we use the current San Jose taxi fare. This was last set in January 2025. The San Jose 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 San Jose using the taxi fare San Jose currently valid. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be in San Jose. We will automatically find the right fare.