How much does a taxi cost in Santiago?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Santiago?

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

Who sets the Santiago taxi rate?

In Chile, cab fares are regulated by the authorities and must be adhered to by cab companies. Official cabs are equipped with taximeters that calculate the fare based on the distance traveled and the time of day. In larger cities such as Santiago, Valparaíso and Concepción, the use of taximeters is mandatory. In rural areas or for longer journeys, such as to the airport, fixed fares or flat rates may apply. In addition to regular cabs, there are shared cabs ('colectivos') that operate fixed routes at fixed prices. Passengers are advised to make sure that the taximeter is switched on or to ask for the price before the journey.

What is the taxi rate in Santiago?

The base fare is $400, the per-kilometer fare is $750. Standing and waiting time is charged at $11,400 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 Santiago taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Santiago costs about $7,900
15 kilometers by taxi in Santiago costs about $11,650
20 kilometers by taxi in Santiago costs about $15,400
50 kilometers by taxi in Santiago costs about $37,900

Estimated Fare

1 km

$1,150

2 km

$1,900

3 km

$2,650

4 km

$3,400

5 km

$4,150

6 km

$4,900

7 km

$5,650

8 km

$6,400

9 km

$7,150

10 km

$7,900

Estimated Fare

11 km

$8,650

12 km

$9,400

13 km

$10,150

14 km

$10,900

15 km

$11,650

16 km

$12,400

17 km

$13,150

18 km

$13,900

19 km

$14,650

20 km

$15,400

Estimated Fare

21 km

$16,150

22 km

$16,900

23 km

$17,650

24 km

$18,400

25 km

$19,150

26 km

$19,900

27 km

$20,650

28 km

$21,400

29 km

$22,150

30 km

$22,900

Estimated Fare

35 km

$26,650

40 km

$30,400

45 km

$34,150

50 km

$37,900

60 km

$45,400

70 km

$52,900

80 km

$60,400

90 km

$67,900

100 km

$75,400

150 km

$112,900

Other distance:

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