How much does a taxi cost in San Salvador?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in San Salvador?

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

Who sets the San Salvador taxi rate?

There is no uniform official regulation of cab fares in El Salvador. In the capital San Salvador, official cabs are often equipped with fixed tariffs or tariff zones, but taximeters are not widespread. In many cases, fares are negotiated directly between driver and passenger. In addition to regular cabs, there are also informal cabs and ride-sharing services, which may charge different prices. It is recommended that you agree the fare before you start your journey to avoid any misunderstandings.

What is the taxi rate in San Salvador?

The base fare is $5.50, the per-kilometer fare is $3.05. Standing and waiting time is charged at $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 San Salvador taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in San Salvador costs about $36.00
15 kilometers by taxi in San Salvador costs about $51.25
20 kilometers by taxi in San Salvador costs about $66.50
50 kilometers by taxi in San Salvador costs about $158

Estimated Fare

1 km

$8.55

2 km

$11.60

3 km

$14.65

4 km

$17.70

5 km

$20.75

6 km

$23.80

7 km

$26.85

8 km

$29.90

9 km

$32.95

10 km

$36.00

Estimated Fare

11 km

$39.05

12 km

$42.10

13 km

$45.15

14 km

$48.20

15 km

$51.25

16 km

$54.30

17 km

$57.35

18 km

$60.40

19 km

$63.45

20 km

$66.50

Estimated Fare

21 km

$69.55

22 km

$72.60

23 km

$75.65

24 km

$78.70

25 km

$81.75

26 km

$84.80

27 km

$87.85

28 km

$90.90

29 km

$93.95

30 km

$97.00

Estimated Fare

35 km

$112

40 km

$128

45 km

$143

50 km

$158

60 km

$189

70 km

$219

80 km

$250

90 km

$280

100 km

$311

150 km

$463

Other distance:

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