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Newport taxi fares
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Source: Newport City Council · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Licensed hackney carriages in Newport. Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £3.50 / first 0.06 mi, then 10p / 0.06 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 (Day) | 06:00 to 23:00 | £3.50 / first 0.06 mi | 10p / 0.06 mi | 10p / 30s |
| Tariff 2 (Night) | 23:00 to 05:59 | £4.50 / first 0.06 mi | 10p / 0.06 mi | 10p / 30s |
Extras (from the same council page)
| Bank Holidays | + £1.5 extra per journey |
| Christmas / New Year's Eve | + £0 Twice Tariff 1 (24 Dec 8 pm – 27 Dec 6 am; 31 Dec midnight – 2 Jan 6 am) |
| More than 4 passengers | + £1 per extra passenger |
| Animals (not assistance dogs) | + £2 |
| Soiling the vehicle | £75 |
| Pre-booking fee | + £3 maximum, at driver/operator discretion |
What to know
If you take a ranked or hailed hackney in Newport, the meter should not exceed this table. Day rate (Tariff 1) runs 6 am–11 pm; night rate (Tariff 2) runs 11 pm–5:59 am. Bank holidays and Christmas/New Year add extras listed below.
If you pre-book a minicab, that is private hire — licensed, but not this council table. 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
Also in Newport
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
Also know
Newport guide · Newport to Cardiff · Newport station to city centre · Know Newport · Hackney vs private hire
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.