Tariff 1
Standard rate from 1 August 2026 (journeys over 1 mile modelled here)
- Flag
- £3.00 / first 1 mile
- Then
- 30p / 1/10 mile
- Waiting
- 30p / 60s
Porthmadog · Taxi
Porthmadog taxi fares
What a licensed hackney carriage is allowed to charge in Porthmadog.
Same Tariff 1 running rate: £1.86/km, £3.00/mile, or 0.17p/yard. Gwynedd Council sets this hackney maximum. Private hire fares are agreed when you book.
Source: Gwynedd Council — Proposed variation in hackney carriage fares 2026 · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Licensed hackney carriages in Gwynedd Council (includes Porthmadog). Not private hire.
£6.00
About 2 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
£15.00
About 5 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
Calculated from the published bands (flag £3.00 / first 1 mile, then 30p / 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 | Standard rate from 1 August 2026 (journeys over 1 mile modelled here) | £3.00 / first 1 mile | 30p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
What to know
## Porthmadog taxi fares
Porthmadog is the cob-and-harbour town at the Glaslyn — Gwynedd taxi table; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways, not Tenby’s walled resort.
## Getting around by taxi
Porthmadog is a harbour town and railway junction without a central cab rank. B&M Taxis (the most locally established Porthmadog operator) and Enroute Taxis (online pre-booking) are the main options. For journeys to Pwllheli (15 miles, approximately £34–45) or Barmouth (20 miles), pre-book online or by phone with fixed-fare operators — walk-up availability is unreliable outside the town centre. Arrow Taxi (01248 209393, based in Bangor) covers Porthmadog regularly.
The town serves as the western hub of both the Ffestiniog Railway (to Blaenau Ffestiniog, 13.5 miles through the mountains) and the Welsh Highland Railway (to Caernarfon, 25 miles — the longest heritage railway in the UK). Taxis at Porthmadog station are generally available for local trips when trains arrive.
## What to check
From Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob. Hackney tariff vs private hire; the meter is the council maximum, not an app quote.
Local markers for this chapter: cob-and-harbour, Glaslyn, Gwynedd, Ffestiniog.
Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob — minicab; rank.
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 Porthmadog 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
No shortlist yet — the facts above still stand.
Also in Porthmadog
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
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Common questions
How much is a taxi in Porthmadog?
Porthmadog is the cob-and-harbour town at the Glaslyn — Gwynedd taxi table; Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways, not Tenby’s walled resort. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
Does the taxi meter apply in Porthmadog?
Yes for a rank or hail hackney. Private hire uses the booked price. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
Is private hire the same as a hackney in Porthmadog?
No. Private hire is booked and not bound to the hackney tariff. A typical hop is Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.
Do you rank taxi fare in Porthmadog?
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 Porthmadog station to the harbour / cob.