How much does a taxi cost in Barranquilla?

The taxi fare in Barranquilla depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate Barranquilla valid in Barranquilla, and possibly the time of day. Based on these components, the taxi fare can be calculated. So that you do not have to do this manually, we offer you the option of calculating it for you free of charge. Simply enter the start and destination addresses of your desired taxi ride into the form above. We will take care of the rest and calculate an estimated price for your desired taxi ride in Barranquilla within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Barranquilla?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Barranquilla, we use the current Barranquilla taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2025. The Barranquilla taxi rate consists of a base fare, various per-kilometer charges, and a time-dependent component for standing and waiting time. Based on the entered start and destination addresses, we first determine the shortest taxi route between these two points. We then use the resulting distance and estimated travel time to calculate an estimated price for your upcoming taxi ride in Barranquilla using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Barranquilla. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the Barranquilla taxi rate?

In Colombia, cab rides are regulated by the Ministry of Transport, with cab drivers needing a valid license and a registered vehicle with a taximeter to operate legally. Fares are set by local authorities and are often based on starting fee, distance traveled and waiting time; in addition, taximeters are mandatory in urban areas, while fixed fares are often negotiated in rural areas.

What is the taxi rate in Barranquilla?

The base fare is kol$8,000, the per-kilometer fare is kol$12,000. Standing and waiting time is charged at kol$25,000 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

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1. Distance Table with Taxi Fares

Here is a simple price-distance table for rides using the Barranquilla taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Barranquilla costs about kol$128,000
15 kilometers by taxi in Barranquilla costs about kol$188,000
20 kilometers by taxi in Barranquilla costs about kol$248,000
50 kilometers by taxi in Barranquilla costs about kol$608,000

Estimated Fare

1 km

kol$20,000

2 km

kol$32,000

3 km

kol$44,000

4 km

kol$56,000

5 km

kol$68,000

6 km

kol$80,000

7 km

kol$92,000

8 km

kol$104,000

9 km

kol$116,000

10 km

kol$128,000

Estimated Fare

11 km

kol$140,000

12 km

kol$152,000

13 km

kol$164,000

14 km

kol$176,000

15 km

kol$188,000

16 km

kol$200,000

17 km

kol$212,000

18 km

kol$224,000

19 km

kol$236,000

20 km

kol$248,000

Estimated Fare

21 km

kol$260,000

22 km

kol$272,000

23 km

kol$284,000

24 km

kol$296,000

25 km

kol$308,000

26 km

kol$320,000

27 km

kol$332,000

28 km

kol$344,000

29 km

kol$356,000

30 km

kol$368,000

Estimated Fare

35 km

kol$428,000

40 km

kol$488,000

45 km

kol$548,000

50 km

kol$608,000

60 km

kol$728,000

70 km

kol$848,000

80 km

kol$968,000

90 km

kol$1,088,000

100 km

kol$1,208,000

150 km

kol$1,808,000

Other distance:

Please note that these estimated prices only take into account the base fare and the respective distance under the Barranquilla taxi rate. Traffic-related standing or waiting time is not included here. If you would like route-based estimated prices for rides using this or other taxi rates, it is best to use our individual fare calculation via the form at the top of this page.