Airport Taxi Fares in USA
Every airport we cover in USA — researched taxi fares to the city centre, journey times and cheaper transport alternatives. 10 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 →Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) is about 5 km (3 miles) west of downtown Honolulu and roughly 15 km from Waikiki. A metered taxi or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) to Waikiki typically costs about USD 40–55 and takes 25–45 minutes depending on traffic. Cheaper options include SpeediShuttle shared vans (around USD 16–25 per person) and, since October 2025, the Skyline rail now has a station right at the airport, plus TheBus route 20 — both about USD 3 with a HOLO card.
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 |
| Honolulu HNL | — | — | — |
| 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 |