How much does a taxi cost in Birmingham?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Birmingham?

To create a forecast of the expected taxi fare in Birmingham, we use the current Birmingham taxi rate. This rate was last set on 1 juin 2012. The Birmingham 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 Birmingham using the taxi rate currently valid there. Of course, the start and destination addresses do not necessarily have to be located in Birmingham. We automatically find the correct rate.

What is the taxi rate in Birmingham?

The base fare is £2.20, the per-kilometer fare is £1.12 - £1.45. Standing and waiting time is charged at £15.72 per hour. Additional surcharges may apply.

Taxi Rate Birmingham | Everything about the Birmingham Taxi Rate

Taxi Rate Birmingham
	Daytime ¹	Night ²
Base Fare	£2.20	£2.40
Price per Mile	miles 1–0: £2.33Then every mile £1.80	miles 1–0: £2.99Then every mile £2.06
Standing / Waiting Time	£15.72 per hour	£18.00 per hour
¹ Day rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. ² Night rate valid: Monday to Saturday from 11:00pm until 7:00am. Sunday all day.
Valid since 1 juin 2012 Last checked 2012-10-24

The Birmingham Taxi Rate Explained Simply
Statistics on the Birmingham Taxi Rate
Is the Birmingham Taxi Rate from 2012 Still Current?

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This Is How Much Your Taxi Ride Costs with the Birmingham Taxi Rate

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1. The Birmingham Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Birmingham taxi rate was officially set on 1 juin 2012. Taxi tariffs in Great Britain are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Birmingham was last set in juin 2012 and published in the official tariff ordinance. It is binding for all taxis and taxi companies within the compulsory driving area and may not be exceeded or undercut. This is ensured by officially calibrated taximeters installed in the taxis.

How the fare is made up under the Birmingham taxi rate:

The Birmingham taxi tariff sets out clear rules for how taxi rides are charged. The price you pay is made up of a base fare, a charge for each kilometre travelled, and an additional charge if the taxi is waiting or moving slowly in traffic. The cost also depends on the time of day or week you travel, with different daytime and nighttime rates.

For rides during the day (Monday to Saturday from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm), there is a base fare of £2.20 at the start of your journey. For the first kilometre, an additional £1.45 is added. After the first kilometre, the price is £1.12 for each additional kilometre. If the taxi is waiting or delayed, the waiting time charge is £15.72 per hour.

For nighttime rides (Monday to Saturday between 11:00 pm and 7:00 am, and all day Sunday), the base fare is £2.40. The first kilometre costs £1.86, and each further kilometre is £1.28. The waiting time charge during these hours is £18.00 per hour.

The total fare you pay is calculated by adding the base fare to the distance charges according to how far you travel, and adding any charges for waiting time if the taxi is not moving. This structure helps passengers in Birmingham know exactly how their taxi fare is calculated, making travel costs clear and predictable.

2. Statistics on the Birmingham Taxi Rate

Rank 15

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the most expensive taxi rates in Great Britain

3. Is the Birmingham Taxi Rate from 2012 Still Current?

We regularly review all taxi rates in our database by researching official publications (official gazettes or municipal regulations) as well as various online sources.

For most rates, we are also informed in advance by the rate-setting authority (city, district, municipality) or by taxi companies or taxi cooperatives, allowing us to include updates at an early stage.

Nevertheless, it can sometimes happen that we miss an update. If that is the case here and you know of a rate update, you can send us a short message via our contact form. We will take care of it as quickly as possible!