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Las Vegas · US · verified Apr 15, 2026

Taxi Fare in Las Vegas

Real OpenStreetMap routing meets the official Nevada Taxicab Authority tariff. See the base fare, every surcharge and a min–median–max range so you know what to expect on the meter.

Base fare
$3.50
Per mile
$2.76
Per minute
$0.55
Currency
USD

01Definition

What is a taxi fare in Las Vegas?

A taxi fare in Las Vegas is the metered price of a regulated for-hire car ride within the city limits. Las Vegas taxi rates are set by Nevada Taxicab Authority and combine three components: a base fare of $3.50 (the amount on the meter when the trip begins), a distance rate of $2.76 per mile, and a slow-traffic rate of $0.55 per minute that applies when the cab is stopped or moving slowly. Surcharges, taxes and tip can shift the final amount by another 10–30%.

02Attributes

Las Vegas taxi tariff at a glance

Below is the live Las Vegas taxi tariff exactly as published by Nevada Taxicab Authority. Every figure is dated; the most recent verification was on 2026-04-15. Use the calculator above to apply these numbers to your specific trip.

Las Vegas taxi tariff attributes
Base fare
$3.50
On the meter when the ride begins
Per-mile rate
$2.76 / mile
Charged for distance travelled
Per-minute rate
$0.55 / min
Slow-traffic switch speed: 17 km/h
Minimum fare
Not specified
Floor that the meter cannot fall below
Currency
USD
Distance unit
mile
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Vehicle classes
2
standard, large

03Calculator

Calculate your fare in Las Vegas

Type any pickup and destination inside Las Vegas. We pull the real OpenStreetMap distance and apply the tariff above.

Calculate a fare in Las Vegas

Local addresses, the Las Vegas tariff applied automatically.

05Airport routes

Las Vegas airport ↔ city centre

Airport ↔ city-centre rides are the most predictable taxi trips in Las Vegas because their distance is fixed. Where the regulator imposes a flat fare, the meter is bypassed and the price is locked. Otherwise the standard tariff applies and the estimate below reflects realistic departure-hall waiting plus the metered ride.

No major airport is mapped to Las Vegas in our airport directory yet.

06Vehicle classes

Las Vegas vehicle classes and rates

Las Vegas licenses 2 vehicle classes (standard, large). Larger vehicles command higher base or per-mile rates because their fuel and licensing costs are higher. Ride-sharing apps also offer parallel categories (UberXL, Lyft XL) that compete with the licensed taxi minivan tier.

Vehicle classes and rates in Las Vegas
Vehicle classBasePer milePer minMin fare
Standard sedan
Nevada Taxicab Authority regulated. Drop $3.50 + $2.76/mi + $0.55/min waiting/slow.
$3.50$2.76$0.55—
Large / SUV
5+ passenger SUV/van.
$3.50$3.50$0.65—

07Surcharges & taxes

Every extra charge on a Las Vegas taxi fare

On top of the base meter, Las Vegas taxi fares can include city or state taxes. Every charge below is reproduced verbatim from Nevada Taxicab Authority, with the trigger condition (time, day, equipment) shown alongside.

Surcharges, taxes and fees on Las Vegas taxi fares
ChargeWhen it appliesAmountCategory
Airport surcharge (LAS pickup)Applied to base fare only$2.00Tax
Credit-card processing feeApplied to base fare only$3.00Tax
Flat fare LAS ↔ STRIPRegulator-imposed, bypasses the meter$24.00Flat fare
Flat fare STRIP ↔ LASRegulator-imposed, bypasses the meter$24.00Flat fare
Flat fare LAS ↔ DOWNTOWNRegulator-imposed, bypasses the meter$28.00Flat fare

08Tipping

Tipping etiquette in Las Vegas

Basic

15%

Functional service — you got there.

Standard

18%

What most riders give for ordinary service.

Excellent

20%

Helpful with bags, smooth driving, knew the route.

Tipping is expected in Las Vegas. The conventional range is 15% (basic), 18% (standard) and 20% (excellent service). A tip line is built into card terminals; for cash, simply round up to a convenient amount.

09Side by side

Taxi vs Uber vs Lyft in Las Vegas

Rideshare apps (Uber, Lyft and local equivalents) compete with metered taxis in Las Vegas on price, but their tariffs swing with surge multipliers. A taxi’s price is fixed by the meter and the regulator — there is no surge. For routine rides our data typically shows rideshare 10–25% cheaper than taxi outside surge windows, and 20–60% more expensive at peak. Airport routes are the exception: many cities (including Las Vegas where applicable) cap airport ↔ centre as a flat fare that beats both.

Reference ride: a 8 km / 15-minute trip in Las Vegas. Numbers below combine the live tariff (taxi) and crowdsourced per-city rate sheets (rideshare). Apps surge in real time, so we surface min · median · max.

Taxi vs Uber vs Lyft fare comparison in Las Vegas
ServiceProductMedianRange
Metered taxiStandard cab$24.28$22.22$31.25
UberUberX$11.39$10.82$18.23
LyftLyft$11.17$10.61$17.88

10FAQ

Las Vegas taxi fare — frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas taxis charge a $3.50 base fare plus $2.76 per mile of distance and $0.55 per minute of slow-traffic time. A typical 5-mile ride costs roughly $18.95 excluding surcharges and tip.
What is the base fare for a Las Vegas taxi?
The drop charge — the amount on the meter when your ride begins — is $3.50. This is set by Nevada Taxicab Authority and is identical for every licensed cab in the city.
Are Las Vegas taxi fares metered or negotiated?
Las Vegas taxis are metered. The regulator requires drivers to use the meter on every trip; negotiating off-meter is generally illegal and unwise. Flat fares apply only on a small list of pre-approved airport routes (see the airport routes section above).
Do I tip taxi drivers in Las Vegas?
Tipping is expected in Las Vegas. The conventional range is 15% (basic), 18% (standard) and 20% (excellent service). A tip line is built into card terminals; for cash, simply round up to a convenient amount.
How do night and weekend rates work in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas does not impose an explicit night surcharge — the meter rate is the same 24/7.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Las Vegas?
In free-flow conditions, Uber and Lyft are usually 10–25% cheaper than Las Vegas taxis. During peak demand, surge pricing can push rideshare 20–60% above the metered taxi fare. For airport runs, regulated taxi flat fares often beat both. Use the rideshare comparison above to see today's typical numbers.
Can I trust the calculator above?
Yes. We compute distance and duration from real OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) and apply the published Las Vegas tariff straight from Nevada Taxicab Authority. We always show a min–median–max range so you see how traffic affects the final price.
How long does a 5-mile taxi ride take in Las Vegas?
In free-flow traffic, a 5-mile ride in Las Vegas takes roughly 13 minutes on average city streets. Heavy traffic can double that, which is why our maximum estimate uses a 60% slow-time assumption.
Are credit cards accepted in Las Vegas taxis?
Card acceptance varies by operator. Many regulated taxis in Las Vegas accept major credit and debit cards; always carry cash as a backup, particularly for short journeys. Confirm with your driver before starting the trip, and contact Nevada Taxicab Authority for the current official requirement.
Where do I find the official Las Vegas taxi rates?
The authoritative rate sheet is published by Nevada Taxicab Authority at https://taxi.nv.gov/ (last verified 2026-04-15). Every figure on this page is reproduced from that source.
Is there a flat airport taxi fare in Las Vegas?
Yes. The route LAS ↔ STRIP has a regulator-mandated flat fare of $24.00 (excluding tip and tolls). Other airport pairs in Las Vegas default to the metered tariff.

11Sources & verification

Sources, last verified

Every figure on this page is reproduced from Nevada Taxicab Authority, the recognised authority that sets Las Vegas taxi rates. We re-verify each record at least every 180 days; the timestamp below confirms when this page was last reconciled with the primary source.

Primary source

Nevada Taxicab Authority

Last verified
April 15, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

Editorial notes

Long-hauling (taking a longer route to inflate fare) is illegal in Nevada — request the shortest route. Strip-area trips are typically $20–35.

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