Taxi fares in Oakland

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

Last updated August 20, 2026

Taxi

Flag fall	$3.20
Distance	$2.90 per mile
Waiting time	$0.4833 per minute
Minimum fare	$5.00

Extras

Night surcharge When applicable	$1.00
Small animal (except service animal) When applicable	$1.00
Additional stops requested When applicable	$1.00
Obtaining change When applicable	$0.50
Luggage that forces trunk open When applicable	$1.00
Gasoline surcharge When applicable	$1.00

Example fares

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

Trip	Estimated fare
2 mi	$9.00
5 mi	$17.70
10 mi	$32.20

Source

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

Official tariff (library.municode.com)

Taxi fare questions

How much does a taxi cost in Oakland?

With the Taxi tariff, a 5 mi trip with no waiting time costs about $17.70 before extras and tips. The meter starts at $3.20.

Where do these Oakland taxi rates come from?

From the official tariff published at library.municode.com. Meter last updated these rates on August 20, 2026. Tariffs change, so the published source is the final word.

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