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Taxi fares in New Orleans

The official taxi meter rates for New Orleans, United States, from the tariff published by the local authority.

Last updated August 17, 2026

This tariff is due for re-verification against its source. Check the source before relying on a fare.

Taxi

Flag fall$3.50
Distance$2.40 per mile

Extras

Fee Additional Passenger$1.00
Fee Westbank Trip Surcharge$1.00
Fee UNO Lakefront Arena$9.00
Fee Cruise Ship 1 Passenger$14.00

Example fares

Estimated with these rates for a trip with no waiting time, before extras, tolls and tips.

TripEstimated fare
2 mi$8.30
5 mi$15.50
10 mi$27.50

Source

These rates come from the published tariff below. Tariffs change, so check the source before relying on a fare.

Taxi fare questions

How much does a taxi cost in New Orleans?

With the Taxi tariff, a 5 mi trip with no waiting time costs about $15.50 before extras and tips. The meter starts at $3.50.

Where do these New Orleans taxi rates come from?

From the official tariff published at nola.gov. Meter last updated these rates on August 17, 2026. Tariffs change, so the published source is the final word.

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