City of Houston Taxicab Fare Information
Effective July 17, 2006, the City of Houston regulated taxi meter rate is $2.50 for the first 2/11 mile, and $0.17 for each additional 1/11 mile ($4 for the first mile and $1.87 for every mile thereafter). People 60 and older receive a 10% discount on fares. Waiting is calculated on the taxi meter at $0.33 per minute ($20.00 Per Hour). There is an additional $1 surcharge on all trips which commence between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
| Flag Pull (entry) for the first 2/11 mile : |
$ |
2.50 |
| Each additional 1/11 mile : |
$ |
0.17 |
| Rate per mile after 1st mile : |
$ |
1.87 |
| Wait time per minute : |
$ |
0.33 |
| Wait time per hour : |
$ |
20.00 |
| Surcharge for trips originating from Bush Intercontinental Airport : |
$ |
2.75 |
| Surcharge for trips originating from Hobby Airport : |
$ |
1.25 |
| Surcharge for trips that commence between 8:00pm and 6:00am : |
$ |
1.00 |
| ** Passengers over 60 receive a 10% discount on fares |
Please note: Drivers are independent contractors. They are not employed by a cab company; they work for themselves. Tips are at the discretion of the customer.