Cardiff · Taxi
Cardiff taxi fares
Caerdydd
Source: Cardiff Council · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Licensed hackney carriages in Cardiff. Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £3.50 / first 0.14 mi, then 20p / 0.10 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 | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | Monday to Friday, 5 am – 8 pm, except public holidays | £3.50 / first 0.14 mi | 20p / 0.10 mi | 30p / 40s (incl. below 8 mph) |
| Tariff 2 | Monday to Friday 8 pm – 10 pm; Saturday and Sunday 5 am – 10 pm; not public holidays | £3.50 / first 0.14 mi | 20p / 0.09 mi | 30p / 35s (incl. below 8 mph) |
| Tariff 3 | 10 pm – 5 am any day, or any time on a public holiday | £3.50 / first 0.14 mi | 20p / 0.07 mi | 30p / 30s (incl. below 8 mph) |
Extras (from the same council page)
| More than 4 passengers | + £1 per extra passenger (tariffs are based on 1–4) |
| Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day | + £3 |
| Soiling the vehicle | £60 |
What to know
If you hail a black cab in Cardiff in the daytime on a weekday, the meter should not exceed this table. Journeys that start and end in Cardiff 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.
Recommended
Largest local operator, app booking, strong airport and event coverage.
Established Cardiff operator for airport, account, and executive work.
Also in Cardiff
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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 your council's licensing department.