How much does a taxi cost in Cusco?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Cusco?

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

Who sets the Cusco taxi rate?

In Peru, cab fares are not regulated by the state and are not subject to any standardized official regulations. Prices are usually negotiated freely between driver and passenger, especially in the case of informal cabs. In larger cities, however, there are official cab companies with fixed fares or fare zones. Taximeters are not widely used, so it is recommended that the fare is agreed before the journey begins to avoid misunderstandings.

What is the taxi rate in Cusco?

The base fare is S/.5.00, the per-kilometer fare is S/.4.50. Standing and waiting time is charged at S/.20.00 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 Cusco taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Cusco costs about S/.50.00
15 kilometers by taxi in Cusco costs about S/.72.50
20 kilometers by taxi in Cusco costs about S/.95.00
50 kilometers by taxi in Cusco costs about S/.230

Estimated Fare

1 km

S/.9.50

2 km

S/.14.00

3 km

S/.18.50

4 km

S/.23.00

5 km

S/.27.50

6 km

S/.32.00

7 km

S/.36.50

8 km

S/.41.00

9 km

S/.45.50

10 km

S/.50.00

Estimated Fare

11 km

S/.54.50

12 km

S/.59.00

13 km

S/.63.50

14 km

S/.68.00

15 km

S/.72.50

16 km

S/.77.00

17 km

S/.81.50

18 km

S/.86.00

19 km

S/.90.50

20 km

S/.95.00

Estimated Fare

21 km

S/.99.50

22 km

S/.104

23 km

S/.109

24 km

S/.113

25 km

S/.118

26 km

S/.122

27 km

S/.127

28 km

S/.131

29 km

S/.136

30 km

S/.140

Estimated Fare

35 km

S/.163

40 km

S/.185

45 km

S/.208

50 km

S/.230

60 km

S/.275

70 km

S/.320

80 km

S/.365

90 km

S/.410

100 km

S/.455

150 km

S/.680

Other distance:

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