London Taxis

Different from many taxis around the world, black cabs in London can carry 5 people, as well as the driver.

Fares

There are three fares according to the different hours and days of the week:

Tariff 1

From Monday to Friday from 5 am to 8 pm.

• Minimum fare, first 280 metres or 60 seconds of waiting: £ 3.80 (US$ 4.80)
• Each 140 metres or additional 30 seconds of waiting:£ 0.20 (US$ 0.30)
• From £ 17.20 (US$ 21.70), £ 0.20 (US$ 0.30) for every 98 metres or 21 seconds of waiting

Tariff 2

From Monday to Friday from 8 pm to 10 pm and Saturdays and Sundays from 6 am to 8 pm.

• Minimum fare, first 227 metres or 49 seconds of waiting: £ 3.80 (US$ 4.80)
• Each 113 metres or additional 25 seconds of waiting: £ 0.20 (US$ 0.30)
• From £ 20.80 (US$ 26.30), £ 0.20 (US$ 0.30) for every 98 metres or 21 seconds of waiting

Tariff 3

Every day from 10 pm to 6 am and bank holidays

• Minimum fare, first 183 metres or 39 seconds of waiting: £ 3.80 (US$ 4.80)
• Each 92 metres or additional 20 seconds of waiting: £ 0.20 (US$ 0.30)
• From £ 25.20 (US$ 31.80), £ 0.20 (US$ 0.30) for every 98 metres or 21 seconds of waiting

Additional charges

• Booking by phone or online: up to £ 2 (US$ 2.50)
• Heathrow Airport pickup: You’ll be charged an extra £ 2 (US$ 2.50)
• Heathrow Airport drop-off: You’ll be charged an extra £ 5.20 (US$ 6.60)
• Christmas and New Year: £ 4 (US$ 5.10)

   

Examples

Since taxi prices in London aren't easy to understand, here are three examples:

• 1.5 km journey: £ 6.40 (US$ 8.10) - £ 10 (US$ 12.70)
• 3 km journey: £ 9 (US$ 11.40) - £ 15.80 (US$ 20)
• Heathrow to central London: £ 52 (US$ 65.80) - £ 97 (US$ 122.70)