Airport Taxi Fares in USA
Every airport we cover in USA — researched taxi fares to the city centre, journey times and cheaper transport alternatives. 9 airports covered.
Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) taxis charge published flat fares to the three business districts: about $37.50 to Downtown, and more to Midtown and Buckhead, for one passenger (includes a $1.50 airport fee; ~$2 per extra person). The Downtown ride takes 15-25 minutes. Other destinations are metered.
View taxi fares →A metered taxi from Boston Logan (BOS) to downtown costs about USD 25-45 plus a tunnel toll (USD 2.75-3.50) and tip, totalling roughly USD 35-55, in a 10-20 minute ride.
View taxi fares →A metered taxi from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to downtown costs about USD 50-70 including the USD 4 airport departure tax, and takes 30-40 minutes off-peak.
View taxi fares →From Harry Reid International (LAS), taxis charge fixed flat-rate zone fares to Las Vegas Strip hotels: roughly $21-$29 depending on the zone (about $21 to Mandalay Bay/Luxor, $25 to Bellagio/Paris, $29 to Caesars/Wynn/Venetian). Add a $3 credit-card fee plus tip. The ride takes about 10-20 minutes.
View taxi fares →From Miami International (MIA), taxis use flat rates to the beaches and nearby zones (about $35 flat to South Beach) and the meter elsewhere (roughly $25 to Downtown), with a $15 minimum and $2 airport surcharge; most trips take 15-30 minutes.
View taxi fares →Yellow taxis from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan charge an official flat metered fare of $70, but tolls, state and congestion surcharges, and tip push the real total to roughly $85-105; expect 45-75 minutes depending on traffic.
View taxi fares →A metered taxi from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Midtown Manhattan typically totals about USD 70-110 (up to USD 130 in heavy traffic) including the USD 20 Newark surcharge, tolls and tip. The ride takes 30-60 minutes.
View taxi fares →At Orlando International (MCO), taxis are metered (no flat rate to the city). Expect about $40-$45 to Downtown Orlando (20-25 min), $46-$55 to International Drive, and $60-$75 to the Walt Disney World / Lake Buena Vista area (30-40 min), before tip.
View taxi fares →A metered taxi from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to downtown costs about USD 55-70 including the airport surcharge and tolls, and takes 30-45 minutes.
View taxi fares →Fare comparison
| Airport | Taxi to city centre | Local fare | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta ATL | $37 | $36-37.50 flat | Flat |
| Boston BOS | $42 | $35-55 all-in | Metered |
| Chicago ORD | $60 | $50-70 | Metered |
| Las Vegas LAS | $25 | $21-29 | Zone |
| Miami MIA | $25 | ~$25 metered (Downtown) | Metered |
| New York JFK | $88 | $70 flat + tolls | Flat |
| New York EWR | $82 | $70-110 all-in | Metered |
| Orlando MCO | $42 | $40-45 | Metered |
| San Francisco SFO | $63 | $55-70 | Metered |