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Estimate Taxi Fares in Cork

Use our Cork taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Cork, Ireland. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates based on base fare, distance, and duration only. Final fares may vary due to traffic, tolls, night fees, airport surcharges, or other local charges not included here.

Cork Taxi Fares Explained

Taxi fares in Cork are nationally regulated by the National Transport Authority. The standard initial charge is €4.40 for the first 500 metres or 85 seconds. After that, Tariff A applies at €1.32 per kilometre or €0.47 per minute for the next 15 kilometres or 43 minutes, while Tariff B for longer distances costs €1.72 per kilometre or €0.61 per minute.

Premium rates apply from 8pm to 8am and on Sundays and public holidays, with an initial charge of €5.40 and Tariff A at €1.81 per km or €0.64 per minute, then Tariff B at €2.20 per km or €0.78 per minute. A Special Rate (Tariff 3) applies during late-night weekend hours (midnight to 4am Saturday/Sunday) and festive periods, with an initial charge of €5.40 and a flat rate of €2.20 per km or €0.78 per minute.

A pre-booking fee of €3 is added for phone, email, or app bookings, and additional charges may apply for extra passengers. Fares are updated periodically, and all prices are in euros (€).

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About Taxis in Cork 🚕

Taxis in Cork are predominantly yellow with a 'taxi' or 'Tacsaí' sign on the roof and a licence number on the rear doors. They can be hailed on the street if the roof light is on, or found at designated ranks such as outside Cork Airport, Kent Station (rail), and Parnell Place bus station. Pre-booking via phone apps or dispatch services is common, especially during peak times.

Official taxis are metered and must accept both cash and credit/debit cards without surcharge. Drivers are required to use the meter for all journeys, and fares are displayed on the meter. For safety, passengers can verify a driver’s licence using the National Transport Authority’s free 'Driver Check' app, which confirms the vehicle and driver are properly licensed.

It is illegal to use unlicensed or unofficial taxis, and passengers should only enter vehicles displaying the official yellow taxi plates. Most taxis are saloon cars, but larger vehicles for groups (maxicabs) are also available. All taxis must be wheelchair-accessible, though it’s advisable to request accessible vehicles in advance.

To get a taxi, simply wave one down at a rank or use a booking app. During busy periods like weekends or holidays, wait times may increase. Tipping is not mandatory but rounding up to the nearest euro is appreciated. Always ask for a receipt if needed.

For journeys to and from Cork Airport, a taxi to the city centre typically costs around €20–€25. The airport has a dedicated taxi rank outside Arrivals. For longer trips, such as to Dublin, shared shuttle services or buses may be more economical.

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