Ammanford · Taxi
Ammanford taxi fares
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Source: Carmarthenshire County Council — Hackney Carriage Maximum Table of Fares · Checked: 2026-08-19 · Licensed hackney carriages in Carmarthenshire County Council (includes Ammanford). Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £4.50 / first 1 mile, then 25p / 1/10 mile). Traffic and waiting add more. This is a guide, not a quote.
Official tariff
Distances shown in miles for reading. Councils publish yards or mile fractions on the meter — see the source link above for the original table.
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 (Day) | 6 am – 8 pm | £4.50 / first 1 mile | 25p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
| Tariff 2 (Evening / Sundays) | 8 pm – midnight; Sundays; Public and Bank Holidays | £4.70 / first 1 mile | 30p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
| Tariff 3 (Late night) | Midnight – 6 am | £5.15 / first 1 mile | 35p / 1/10 mile | 40p / 60s |
Extras (from the same council page)
| Christmas Day / New Year's Day | + £0 Double Tariff 1 on the meter |
| 5+ passengers | + £1 per passenger exceeding 4 |
| Booking fee (over 4 miles from base) | + £5 |
| Soiling the vehicle | £120 |
What to know
If you hail a black cab in Ammanford in the daytime on a weekday, the meter should not exceed this table. Journeys that start and end in Ammanford must go on the meter.
If you pre-book a minicab, you are using a private hire car. It is licensed. It generally does not use this tariff. Agree the price when you book.
Hackney vs private hire
| Type | Typical cost | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Metered hackney | This table | Rank or hail; tariff applies |
| Pre-booked private hire | Agreed when booking | Airport runs, accounts, apps — still licensed |
A guide to the official hackney-carriage maximum tariff, not a quote. Private hire vehicles are licensed, but they generally do not use this council tariff — agree the price when you book.
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Common questions
Does this tariff apply to minicabs?
No. This is the maximum metered tariff for hackney carriages. Private hire vehicles are licensed, but you agree the price when you book.
What if the meter is higher than this table?
The table is a maximum. If you believe you were overcharged, contact Carmarthenshire County Council's licensing team.