Estimate Taxi Fares in Perth
Use our Perth taxi fare calculator to get quick price estimates for rides in Perth, United Kingdom. Plan your trip with confidence and avoid surprises at the meter.
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Perth Taxi Fares Explained
In Perth, licensed hackney carriage taxis run on a metered scale of fares set by Perth and Kinross Council, which reviews them at least every 18 months. The tariff is distance based, so the meter drops a starting charge for the first 880 yards and then adds a fixed amount for each further 110 yards of travel.
The fare you pay depends on when the journey starts. A lower daytime tariff applies on weekdays, while higher tariffs apply in the late evening, overnight, on Sundays, and across public and festive holidays such as Christmas and New Year.
Waiting time is billed separately by the minute, and a journey can also attract extras for larger vehicles carrying five or more passengers.
About Taxis in Perth 🚕
Perth Radio Taxis is the city's largest operator, a family firm running about 40 vehicles with 70 drivers, available 24/7 with a booking app, card and Apple Pay payment, and airport transfers.
Other local firms include Ace Taxis Perth on High Street and ICS Private Hire, and taxis queue at a rank just outside Perth railway station.
The main air gateways are Edinburgh and Glasgow, reached by routes such as the M90 and the Queensferry Crossing, with a Perth to Edinburgh Airport run roughly an hour and pre-booked fares often around 60 to 85 pounds.
There is also a small local airfield at Scone (Perth Airport) a few kilometres north. Typical pre-booked private-hire routes such as Perth to Crieff run about 25 minutes and are commonly quoted in the 35 to 50 pound range.
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.