Everything about the Los Angeles Taxi Rate

Contents

1. The Los Angeles Taxi Rate Explained Simply
2. Statistics on the Los Angeles Taxi Rate
3. Historical Development of the Los Angeles Taxi Rate
4. Is the Los Angeles Taxi Rate from 2023 Still Current?

1. The Los Angeles Taxi Rate Explained Simply

Officially Set

The Los Angeles taxi rate was officially set on 1 janvier 2023. Taxi tariffs in the United States of America are officially set by cities or districts. The taxi tariff Los Angeles was last set in janvier 2023 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 Los Angeles taxi rate:

The Los Angeles taxi tariff uses a clear pricing structure for all passengers. Every journey starts with a base fare of $3.10. After the start of the ride, the fare increases by $1.85 for every kilometer traveled. If the taxi waits for you during the trip, such as during traffic or at your request, there is a waiting time charge of $32.11 per hour.

There are special fares for trips involving Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). For any trip beginning at LAX, a $4.00 surcharge applies. These trips also require a minimum fare of $16.50, not including the initial $4.00 surcharge. This means you will pay at least $20.50 when you start your taxi ride at LAX, regardless of travel distance.

For trips between LAX and downtown Los Angeles, defined by the area bounded by Alameda Street, Santa Monica Freeway, Harbor Freeway, Cesar E. Chavez, Union Station, and Chinatown, a flat fare of $51.15 applies. This fixed price covers the entire trip within the specified area, making it straightforward for passengers traveling to or from the airport and downtown.

Passengers should be aware of these charges when using a taxi in Los Angeles. The fare is calculated automatically by the meter, based on the start fee, the distance traveled, any waiting time, and applicable surcharges or flat rates.

2. Statistics on the Los Angeles Taxi Rate

The following chart shows the price development from 2011 to today. The calculation is based on a simple 8-kilometer ride during the day with 5 minutes of waiting time.

4. Is the Los Angeles Taxi Rate from 2023 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!

I last checked the taxi rate Los Angeles 2023-06-27 on 27 juin 2023.