How much does a taxi cost in San Jose?

The taxi fare in San Jose depends on various factors. These include the distance to be traveled, the journey duration, the taxi rate San Jose valid in San Jose, 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 San Jose within a few seconds.

How does the taxi fare calculation work in San Jose?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in San Jose, we use the current San Jose taxi rate. This rate was last set on January 1, 2025. The San Jose 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 San Jose using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in San Jose. We automatically find the correct rate.

Who sets the San Jose taxi rate?

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.

What is the taxi rate in San Jose?

The base fare is ₡923, the per-kilometer fare is ₡923. Standing and waiting time is charged at ₡3,768 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 San Jose taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in San Jose costs about ₡10,148
15 kilometers by taxi in San Jose costs about ₡14,760
20 kilometers by taxi in San Jose costs about ₡19,373
50 kilometers by taxi in San Jose costs about ₡47,048

Estimated Fare

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

Estimated Fare

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

Estimated Fare

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

Estimated Fare

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

Other distance:

Please note that these estimated prices only take into account the base fare and the respective distance under the San Jose 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.