Somebody told me that it costs about $3/mile. I am skeptical about this info. I intend to take a 90 mile cab ride from Las Vegas. I am not sure if I can afford it.
2007-01-18 05:05:44 · 8 answers · asked by Abhilash C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
It varies from one location to the next. $2.00 - $3.00 a mile would not be out of line for local fares. A long distance flat-rate fare is based on the round trip mileage since the driver is not allowed to pick up fares outside their licensed area, so the one-way cost per mile is typically about 50% higher. A 90 mile cab ride would typically be between $180 & $300 in most major cities.
Most major airports have various shuttle services that run to outlying areas at a much lower cost per mile.
2007-01-18 09:25:25 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FYI I am discussing prices in Sacramento, CA.
I saw a local cab just a couple of days ago. It was leased to the driver and was plainly marked with a $2.50 meter drop and $2.00 a mile thereafter. I have seen others higher as well. Call the cab company you want to use and ask. A trip of that length would also warrant a healthy tip, and you could incur costs for the cab to return to Las Vegas, especially since getting a return fare is unlikely.
It would probably be cheaper to rent a car one way from a major company like Hertz.
2007-01-18 13:18:18 · answer #2 · answered by gimpalomg 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can vary a lot city to city. In New York City, the fare is $2.50 + $0.40 per 1/5 mile traveled or every minute not traveling/moving slowly, plus additional surcharges for nighttime ($0.50) or rush hour ($1.00).
In Philadelphia, I think the rates start at $2.70, with an additional $0.30 per 1/7 mile or per minute stopped, with other surcharges possible.
2007-01-18 13:27:47 · answer #3 · answered by trevdl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, meter fares are typically doubled on very long trips, so it will be quite expensive. Your best bet would be to take a bus, train, or plane if you can. Otherwise, call local cab companies and negotiate a rate. They will do this for a long trip.
2007-01-18 17:46:50 · answer #4 · answered by anywherebuttexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait, cab fare in the U.S. is paid with money? Oh wow, that cabbie back in West Virginia really pulled a fast one on me.
2007-01-19 04:29:28 · answer #5 · answered by Pastor Q. L. Feeney 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Different places have different prices but $3.00 a mile seems about right. I would look into taking a bus would be much cheaper.
2007-01-18 13:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by walkerhound03 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state and city. all different
2007-01-18 13:12:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
2.50 per mile i think
2007-01-18 13:09:14 · answer #8 · answered by COLTS_MUSTANG_FAN_2008 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋