Tariff 1
Monday–Friday 6 am–6 pm
- Flag
- £4.00 / first 0.70 mi
- Then
- 25p / 1/10 mile
- Waiting
- 30p / 60s
Rhyl · Taxi
Rhyl taxi fares
Y Rhyl
What a licensed hackney carriage is allowed to charge in Rhyl.
Same Tariff 1 running rate: £1.55/km, £2.50/mile, or 0.14p/yard. Denbighshire County Council sets this hackney maximum. Private hire fares are agreed when you book.
Source: Denbighshire County Council — Hackney carriage vehicle licence · Checked: 2026-10-01 · Licensed hackney carriages in Denbighshire County Council (includes Rhyl). Not private hire.
£7.25
About 2 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
£14.75
About 5 miles, Tariff 1, no waiting
Calculated from the published bands (flag £4.00 / first 0.70 mi, 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 2
Evenings / weekends (not Tariff 3)
- Flag
- £4.80 / first 0.70 mi
- Then
- 30p / 1/10 mile
- Waiting
- 30p / 60s
Tariff 3
Night / 5 or more passengers
- Flag
- £5.25 / first 0.70 mi
- Then
- 45p / 1/10 mile
- Waiting
- 30p / 60s
| Tariff | When | Flag | Then | Waiting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tariff 1 | Monday–Friday 6 am–6 pm | £4.00 / first 0.70 mi | 25p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
| Tariff 2 | Evenings / weekends (not Tariff 3) | £4.80 / first 0.70 mi | 30p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
| Tariff 3 | Night / 5 or more passengers | £5.25 / first 0.70 mi | 45p / 1/10 mile | 30p / 60s |
What to know
## Rhyl taxi fares
Rhyl (Y Rhyl) is the Denbighshire seaside town — promenade, SC2 and the station on the seafront; Denbighshire taxi table, not Conwy’s.
## Getting around by taxi
- Coastal Cabs – 01745 355555; 120 Vale Rd, LL18 2PD; 24/7; minibus hire; airport transfers to Manchester and Liverpool.
- Jane's Taxi Service – 01745 342345; 72–74 Ffordd Las, LL18 2EA; 24/7; minibus hire and airport transfers.
- GTX Taxis – 24/7; local coverage across Rhyl and surrounding areas including Rhuddlan, West Rhyl, and Foryd Harbour.
- Stanleys Mini Travel – 01745 592233; covers Rhyl, Rhuddlan, Prestatyn, and Abergele; specialises in value minibus hire.
- A & J Taxis – 01745 344444; Denbighshire's largest network; covers Rhyl to all county towns.
Rhyl railway station is on the North Wales Coast Line with direct trains to Chester, Manchester, Holyhead, and Cardiff. The station is a 5-minute walk from the seafront. A taxi from the station to the seafront hotels is rarely needed — most accommodation is walkable.
## What to check
From Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2. Hackney tariff vs private hire; the meter is the council maximum, not an app quote.
Local markers for this chapter: Denbighshire, seaside, promenade, seafront.
Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2 — tariff 2; night rate.
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 Rhyl 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
GTX TaxisTaxi operator
24/7 Rhyl private hire for promenade, town, and North Wales airport transfers.
Also in Rhyl
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
Also know
Common questions
Do I need a taxi from Rhyl station to the seafront?
Usually not — the station is about a five-minute walk from the promenade hotels. Use a cab if you have heavy luggage, mobility needs, or arrive late with tired children.
How much is a taxi in Rhyl?
Rhyl (Y Rhyl) is the Denbighshire seaside town — promenade, SC2 and the station on the seafront; Denbighshire taxi table, not Conwy’s. A typical hop is Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2. Y Rhyl is the Welsh name for the same town.
Does the taxi meter apply in Rhyl?
Yes for a rank or hail hackney. Private hire uses the booked price. A typical hop is Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2.
Is private hire the same as a hackney in Rhyl?
No. Private hire is booked and not bound to the hackney tariff. A typical hop is Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2.
Do you rank taxi fare in Rhyl?
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 Rhyl station to the promenade / SC2.