Swansea · Taxi
Swansea taxi fares
Abertawe
Source: City and County of Swansea · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Licensed hackney carriages in Swansea. Not private hire.
Calculated from the published bands (flag £2.50 / first ⅛ mile, then 30p / ⅛ 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 | Monday–Thursday 5 am–10 pm; Friday 5 am–6 pm; Saturday 5 am–6 pm | £2.50 / first ⅛ mile | 30p / ⅛ mile | 20p / 36s |
| Tariff 2 | Monday–Friday 10 pm–5 am; Friday 6 pm–Saturday 5 am; Saturday 6 pm–Monday 5 am; bank holidays | £3.00 / first 0.14 mi | 40p / 0.14 mi | 20p / 30s |
| Tariff 3 (Christmas / New Year) | 24 Dec 6 pm–27 Dec 5 am; 31 Dec 6 pm–2 Jan 5 am (Tariff 2 + 50%) | £4.50 / first 0.14 mi | 60p / 0.14 mi | 30p / 30s |
Extras (from the same council page)
| More than 4 passengers | + £1 per passenger exceeding 4 |
| Soiling the vehicle | £100 |
What to know
If you take a ranked or hailed hackney in Swansea, the meter should not exceed this table. Tariff 1 covers most daytime hours (Mon–Thu 5 am–10 pm; Fri–Sat 5 am–6 pm). Evenings, nights, bank holidays, and Christmas/New Year use higher tariffs.
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
Large Swansea private hire fleet with app booking and business accounts.
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Also in Swansea
Knowledge chapters for airport runs, groups and accessible vehicles — same bar as our car-care pages.
Also know
Swansea guide · Swansea to Mumbles · Swansea station to city centre · Know Swansea · 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.