The official taxi meter rates for Santa Clara County, United States, from the tariff published by the local authority.
Last updated August 20, 2026
Official maximum fares: drivers may charge less, but not more.
| Flag fall | $14.00 |
| Distance | $4.50 per mile |
| Time | $2.00 per minute |
Estimated with these rates for a trip with no waiting time, before extras, tolls and tips.
| Trip | Estimated fare |
|---|---|
| 2 mi | $23.00 |
| 5 mi | $36.50 |
| 10 mi | $59.00 |
These rates come from the published tariff below. Tariffs change, so check the source before relying on a fare.
With the Taxi tariff, a 5 mi trip with no waiting time costs about $36.50 before extras and tips. The meter starts at $14.00.
From the official tariff published at sanjoseca.gov. Meter last updated these rates on August 20, 2026. Tariffs change, so the published source is the final word.
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