How much costs a taxi in San Jose?

The taxi fare in San Jose depends on various factors. These are the route to be travelled, the duration of the journey and the taxi fare San Jose valid in San Jose, as well as the time of day if applicable. The taxi fare can be calculated from these components. So that you don't have to do this manually, we offer you the option of having this done for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination address of the desired taxi journey in the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate a guide price for your desired taxi journey in San Jose in just a few seconds.

How does the calculation of taxi fares in San Jose work?

In order to provide a forecast of the expected taxi fare in San Jose, we use the current San Jose taxi fare. This was last set on January 1, 2025. The San Jose taxi fare consists of a basic fee, various kilometre prices and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting times. Based on the start and destination address entered, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We use the resulting distance and estimated journey time to calculate an estimated value for your upcoming taxi journey in San Jose using the taxi fare currently valid in San Jose. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be in San Jose. We will automatically find the right fare.

Who sets the taxi fare San Jose?

In Costa Rica, cab fares are regulated by the authorities and are set by the regulatory authority for public services (ARESEP). Official cabs can be recognized by their red color and the yellow triangle on the doors. These vehicles must be equipped with a taximeter ('María'), which calculates the fare based on the distance and time traveled. However, in some rural areas, taximeters are not always in use and fares are often negotiated in advance with the driver. Passengers are advised to insist on the use of the taximeter or to agree the price before the journey to avoid misunderstandings.

How high is the taxi fare in San Jose?

The basic charge is ₡923, the kilometer charge is ₡923. Standing and waiting times are charged at ₡3,768 per hour. Surcharges may apply.

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1 km

₡1,845

2 km

₡2,768

3 km

₡3,690

4 km

₡4,613

5 km

₡5,535

6 km

₡6,458

7 km

₡7,380

8 km

₡8,303

9 km

₡9,225

10 km

₡10,148

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11 km

₡11,070

12 km

₡11,993

13 km

₡12,915

14 km

₡13,838

15 km

₡14,760

16 km

₡15,683

17 km

₡16,605

18 km

₡17,528

19 km

₡18,450

20 km

₡19,373

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21 km

₡20,295

22 km

₡21,218

23 km

₡22,140

24 km

₡23,063

25 km

₡23,985

26 km

₡24,908

27 km

₡25,830

28 km

₡26,753

29 km

₡27,675

30 km

₡28,598

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35 km

₡33,210

40 km

₡37,823

45 km

₡42,435

50 km

₡47,048

60 km

₡56,273

70 km

₡65,498

80 km

₡74,723

90 km

₡83,948

100 km

₡93,173

150 km

₡139,298

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