Taxi Fares

The National Maximum Taxi Fare is effective from 01 December 2024. The Taxi Fare is reviewed by the National Transport Authority every two years. This section will help you understand taxi fares in Ireland.

The taxi fares that taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis can charge are regulated by the National Maximum Taxi Fare and set by the government in the National Transport Authority (NTA). This is structured to include an initial charge and a time/distance charge based on three graduated tariffs. The charges within these tariffs vary with time of day and day of week.


The National Maximum Taxi Fare also provides for extra charges for additional passengers and advance bookings. The Initial charge is a fixed charge that covers any distance or time period up to 500m or 85 seconds.


After the initial 500m or 85 seconds, charges are based on either the time taken or the distance travelled, depending on the speed of the taxi. Above 21kmph, the charge is distance-related; below that speed, the charge is time-related.


The fare rate for the graduated tariffs varies with the time of day and day of week. The table below shows the charges that apply for each tariff band and rate.


Extras as set by the NTA are: Booking Fee: €3.00 – Extra Passengers: €1.00 each – Soilage Fee: €140.

Standard Rate:


(Displayed as 1 on the taxi meter)


Applies between 08:00h and 20:00h Monday to Saturday, except public holidays.


Initial Charge: (fixed up to 500m or 85 seconds): €4.40


Tariff A: (distance for next 15km or 43 minutes): €1.32 per km or €0.47 per minute. Up to total €23.60. 


Tariff B: (thereafter): €1.72 per km or €0.61 per minute


Premium Rate:


(Displayed as 2 on the taxi meter)


Applies between 20:00h and 08:00h Monday to Saturday, and all day Sundays and most public holidays.


Initial Charge: (fixed up to 500m or 85 seconds): €5.40


Tariff A: (distance for next 15km or 43 minutes): €1.81 per km or €0.64 per minute. Up to total €31.80.


Tariff B: (thereafter): €2.20 per km or €0.78 per minute.


Special Premium Rate:


(Displayed as 3 on the taxi meter)


Special Rate for 00:00 to 04:00 Saturday and Sunday, Christmas Eve 20:00h to St. Stephen's Day 08:00h and New Years Eve 20:00h  to New Years Day 08:00h.


Initial Charge: (fixed up to 500m or 85 seconds): €5.40.


Thereafter: €2.20 per km or €0.78 per minute.


Additional Charges:


Booking fee: €3.00


Extra passengers: €1.00 - Taxi drivers may charge a fee for each additional adult passenger.


In relation to additional child passengers: (extra children under 12 years of age) 


1 = Free, 

2 or 3 = €1.00

4 or 5 = €2.00

6 or 7 = €3.00


When Does A Journey Start?


If the taxi is engaged by taking a passenger from a taxi rank or in response to being hailed on the street, the hire starts when you agree to take the passenger, and you are entitled to start the meter when you agree to take the passenger – for example, before you help the passenger with luggage.


If the taxi is engaged In response to a pre-booked request, the hire starts when you present yourself to the customer at the agreed time, and you are entitled to start the meter if you are at the agreed place at the agreed time (not earlier). Any delay caused by the passenger at the beginning of the journey is calculated on the meter as a time-based charge. Similarly any delay in the course of the journey – for example, to pick up additional passengers – is also calculated on the meter.


For more information on taxi fares in Ireland, you can check out the Transport for Ireland website by clicking the link below:

https://www.transportforireland.ie/fares/taxi-fares/