Estimate Taxi Fares in Alexandria
Use our Alexandria taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Alexandria, United States. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
Fare Estimator
Alexandria Taxi Fares Explained
City code section 9-12-132 sets Alexandria taxi fares, and the taximeter alone determines the charge for each trip.
The May 2024 rate structure remains in force, with fares metered in fractions of a mile plus waiting time after the initial three minutes.
Extra charges apply for each additional passenger aged five or older and for animals carried, and a fixed fare surcharge is added during Level 2 or Level 3 snow emergencies. Complaints about fares or service can be directed to the hack inspector's office at 703-746-4444.
About Taxis in Alexandria 🚕
Licensed Alexandria cab companies include Alexandria Yellow Cab at 703-549-2500, Alexandria White Top Cab at 703-683-4004, GoGreen Cab and Alex Yellow Cab at 703-212-7749. Passengers typically book by phone through company dispatch, and most cabs serve the whole city plus the surrounding metropolitan area.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) lies only a few miles from Old Town Alexandria, and a cab covers that short airport run in about seven minutes. Taxis regularly shuttle between Old Town hotels, the King Street and Braddock Road Metro stations, and nearby Arlington and Washington, DC points across the Potomac.
Tips for Taxi Riders
- Always check if the meter is running before your ride starts.
- Carry small change in the local currency for convenience.
- Be aware of possible surcharges like night rides or airport fees.
- If traveling with friends, split the cost to save money.