Estimate Taxi Fares in Fort Lauderdale
Use our Fort Lauderdale taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Fort Lauderdale, United States. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
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Fort Lauderdale Taxi Fares Explained
Taxi fares in Fort Lauderdale are set by the meter and regulated by Broward County ordinance, not by the individual cab companies. The rate card is posted inside each cab, and the same metered rates apply day and night with no official surge pricing, though a fuel surcharge can be added.
For trips starting at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) there is a higher minimum fare of about $13 plus a $3 airport fee, which the driver pays back to the airport, making the effective floor around $16.
Drivers charge a base or drop fare on top of a per-mile rate plus a small per-minute or waiting-time component. A typical short hop of a few kilometers to downtown or the beach lands in the $20 to $30 range before tip, while the airport publishes longer-run estimates such as $18 to $21 to Port Everglades and $72 to Miami International.
A 15 to 20 percent tip is standard in the United States and is not included in the metered fare.
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Top Pickup Locations in Fort Lauderdale
- Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Top Destinations in Fort Lauderdale
- 959 Sanibel Dr
About Taxis in Fort Lauderdale 🚕
Yellow Cab Broward is the largest operator with over 300 taxicabs across Broward County and can be reached at 954-777-7777. Other companies serving Fort Lauderdale include American Taxi Cab Corp (954-708-7499), Green Taxi (954-289-4000), Advance United Taxi, D.M. Taxi, Ambassador Taxi, Red Cab Co, and Atlantic Cab Co. Standard cabs are sedans and vans, and the county also licenses limousines and luxury sedans for higher-end trips.
At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), taxis queue at marked stands on the lower (arrivals) level of each of the four terminals and run 24/7.
Metered rides cover routes like FLL to downtown, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Las Olas Boulevard, and Port Everglades, with airport-published estimates of $18 to $21 to Port Everglades, $72 to Miami International, and $80 to South Beach.
Passengers can also hail cabs or book by phone, and the airport and seaports are the busiest pickup zones given the heavy cruise traffic.
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.