Estimate Taxi Fares in Calgary
Use our Calgary taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Calgary, Canada. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
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Calgary Taxi Fares Explained
Calgary taxis use a maximum regulated meter rate of $4.50 for the first 120 meters, then $0.23 per additional 120 meters over 20 km/h. Companies may charge less. A 5 km trip costs about $13.85, and 10 km is around $23.44.
Airport taxis cost more due to departure fees from Calgary Airport Authority. App bookings allow surge pricing, but street hails or phone dispatches use fixed regulated rates. Ask the rate before accepting a ride.
Examples include UberX averages: $13 to Saddletowne CTrain, $17 to BMO Centre, $19 to Calgary Stampede. Long-distance like Edmonton-Calgary sedan taxi is $380-$450 fixed.
Top Pickup Locations
- Calgary International Airport
- Comfort Inn and Suites University
- Best Western Premier Calgary Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre
- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Hyatt Regency Calgary
- Foothills Medical Centre
- Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown
- 520 7 Ave SE
- 4611 Macleod Trail SW
- 181 Templehill Dr NE
Top Destinations
- Calgary International Airport
- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo
- Calgary Tower
- Banff National Park
- 924 14 Ave SW
- University of Calgary
- The Inn on Officer's Garden
- T2X 4H5
- Lake Louise
- Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
About Taxis in Calgary 🚕
Hail Calgary taxis on streets or book by phone for regulated rates without surge pricing. Use apps like Checker Cabs to order, track, and pay by card or cash for convenience.
Taxis lack specific color rules in regulations, but companies like Checker Cabs operate standard vehicles. Look for licensed taxi signs and meters to identify legitimate ones.
All taxis have licensed, insured drivers for safety. Pre-book for guaranteed service, especially at Calgary International Airport. Avoid uncertain app rides during peaks.