Tariff 1
Standard daytime rate
- Flag
- £3.50 / first 1 mile
- Then
- 10p / 0.05 mi
- Waiting
- 20p / 60s
Caerphilly · Taxi
Caerphilly taxi fares
Caerffili
What a licensed hackney carriage is allowed to charge in Caerphilly.
Same Tariff 1 running rate: £1.37/km, £2.20/mile, or 0.13p/yard. Caerphilly County Borough Council sets this hackney maximum. Private hire fares are agreed when you book.
Source: Caerphilly County Borough Council — Taxi fares · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Licensed hackney carriages in Caerphilly County Borough Council (includes Caerphilly). Not private hire.
£5.70
About 2 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
£12.30
About 5 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
Calculated from the published bands (flag £3.50 / first 1 mile, then 10p / 0.05 mi). 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 2
Evenings and weekends
- Flag
- £4.00 / first 1 mile
- Then
- 10p / 0.05 mi
- Waiting
- 20p / 60s
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | Standard daytime rate | £3.50 / first 1 mile | 10p / 0.05 mi | 20p / 60s |
| Tariff 2 | Evenings and weekends | £4.00 / first 1 mile | 10p / 0.05 mi | 20p / 60s |
What to know
## Caerphilly taxi fares
Caerphilly (Caerffili) is a market town under the castle walls — castle-event days fill the centre; it shares Caerphilly CBC’s taxi table, not Cardiff’s.
## Getting around by taxi in Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a castle market town on its own CBC table — not Cardiff's. The 2024 hackney maximum is about £5.70 for 2 miles, the lowest in Wales. Do not assume a ride-share app; use licensed firms.
Jay's (07557 530509), Castell (029 2088 8888), Friendly Cab (029 2086 8686), and Fly (029 2088 8808) cover town. Cardiff is about 7 miles (roughly £12–£18 by cab); the train from Caerphilly station is usually cheaper for a solo hop. The station-to-castle walk is short in daylight.
## What to check
From Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return). Hackney tariff vs private hire; the meter is the council maximum, not an app quote.
Local markers for this chapter: Caerffili, market, castle, castle-event.
Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return) — black cab; minicab.
Searchers also use Caerphilly taxi table. Caerphilly CBC table, not Cardiff’s. Castle-event days fill ranks.
Hackney vs private hire
Metered hackney
This table · Rank or hail; tariff applies
Pre-booked private hire
Agreed when booking · Airport runs, accounts, apps — still licensed
| 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.
How to read the Caerphilly taxi table
This page republishes the licensing council’s hackney maximum. It is not a private-hire quote.
- Check you are in a licensed hackneyThe meter must not exceed this table. A private-hire fare is agreed when you book.
- Read the flag, then the incrementFlag is the start. Distance and waiting are added from the published bands for that time of day.
- Check the periodNight, Sunday and bank-holiday tariffs are often higher. Use the period that matches the clock.
- Extras are only what the council publishedExtra passengers or soiling charges apply only if they appear on the official table.
Recommended
Franks CabsTaxi operator
Caerphilly private hire for town, station, and Cardiff corridor journeys.
Also in Caerphilly
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
Also know
Common questions
Is this the same taxi table as Cardiff?
No. Caerphilly County Borough Council sets this hackney maximum. Cardiff’s table is a different licensing authority. Castle-event days fill ranks under the walls; that is a wait, not a different fare.
How much is a taxi in Caerphilly?
Caerphilly (Caerffili) is a market town under the castle walls — castle-event days fill the centre; it shares Caerphilly CBC’s taxi table, not Cardiff’s. A typical hop is Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return). Caerffili is the Welsh name for the same town.
Does the taxi meter apply in Caerphilly?
Yes for a rank or hail hackney. Private hire uses the booked price. A typical hop is Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return).
Is private hire the same as a hackney in Caerphilly?
No. Private hire is booked and not bound to the hackney tariff. A typical hop is Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return).
Do you rank taxi fare in Caerphilly?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain taxi prices and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Caerphilly station to the castle (walkable; taxis for evening return).