Taxi fares in Philadelphia County

The official taxi meter rates for Philadelphia County, 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	$2.70
Distance	$3.00 per mile
Time	$0.4787 per minute below 16 km/h
Minimum fare	$13.00

Extras

Airport egress fee	$1.50
Center City Zone to Airport flat rate When applicable	$32.00
Airport to Center City Zone flat rate (first passenger) When applicable	$32.00
Additional airport passenger surcharge (over age 12) 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	$13.00
5 mi	$17.70
10 mi	$32.70

Source

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

Official tariff (philapark.org)

Taxi fare questions

How much does a taxi cost in Philadelphia County?

With the Taxi tariff, a 5 mi trip with no waiting time costs about $17.70 before extras and tips. The meter starts at $2.70.

Where do these Philadelphia County taxi rates come from?

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

Drive a taxi in Philadelphia County?

Meter turns your phone into a taximeter: meter every trip by GPS, take card payments and send receipts.

Get the Meter app

Run a taxi company? Give riders a booking page with your own fares, dispatch and payments.

Meter for taxi fleets