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Taxi from YYZ to Downtown Toronto

The taxi ride from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Downtown Toronto covers roughly 24.5 km of driving in 59 minutes under light traffic (OpenStreetMap-style routing estimate). This corridor has a regulator-published flat fare (CA$65.00) that replaces meter ticks for licensed taxis when both endpoints match the official definition. Always confirm with your driver before departure - peak congestion, tolls and luggage can shift the final amount.

Road distance
25 km
Free-flow time
59m
Typical taxi (band)
CA$65.00 – CA$71.50
Median estimate
CA$65.00
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Pickup and destination are pre-filled from official coordinates. Edit either field if your hotel or terminal differs - the regulated flat key is sent only while both pins still match this page.

YYZ → Downtown Toronto

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FAQ

YYZ taxi questions

How much is a taxi from YYZ to Downtown Toronto?
The regulated flat fare for this airport pairing is CA$65.00 before tip (source: City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards). If no flat applies to your exact destination, expect roughly CA$65.00–CA$71.50 on the meter depending on traffic.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi from YYZ?
Outside surge, rideshare apps are often slightly cheaper than the meter; during surge they can exceed Toronto’s regulated taxi rates. Flat airport taxi fares (where published) are frequently competitive with surge-priced apps.
Where do I catch a taxi at YYZ?
Licensed taxis queue at the official taxi rank - follow airport signage from baggage reclaim. Avoid solicitors in the arrivals hall; legitimate drivers use the meter or the published flat fare only.
Do Toronto taxis take credit cards from the airport?
Yes - licensed taxis must accept cards in Toronto. If a terminal claims it is broken, ask for a receipt and note the medallion number for City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards.
How accurate is this calculator?
Distance and duration come from real OSRM routing when you press Calculate. Tariff math uses City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards’s published sheet last verified 2026-04-08.

Sources & verification

Primary source

City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards

Last verified
April 8, 2026
Verification cadence
Every 180 days
Routing data
OpenStreetMap via OSRM

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