New York City Taxi Cabs
Taxi cabs in New York are big, comfortable, and clean, and even have a screen where you can play whatever you like, including a GPS so that you can verify the taxi's route.
Although the subway and buses are quite efficient, it is still useful to take one of the iconic New York cabs from time to time. You will find these famous yellow vehicles literally on every corner of the Big Apple.
However, when it rains it is almost impossible to find one that is empty.
Fares
Contrary to popular opinion, taxi cabs in New York are not overly expensive. The average price of a standard journey in Manhattan is about $10. These are the general rates:
- Base fare: US$ 3
- For each stretch of 320 meters: US$ 0.70
- An hour's wait: US$ 30
- City taxes: US$ 0.50
- Night supplement (from 8 pm to 6 am): US$ 1
- Rush hour supplement (from 4 pm to 8 pm): US$ 1
Fares to the Airport
Here are some examples of fares to the different airports from Manhattan. These are total prices, including tolls, tips, and supplements, which are more expensive than for the journeys within the city (for example the rush hour is US$ 4.50).
- JFK: Between US$ 70 and US$ 80
- LaGuardia: Between US$ 35 and US$ 45
- Newark: Between US$ 80 and US$ 100
In short, taxis in New York are more affordable than in other cities like San Francisco or Las Vegas.
Tipping
Although it is not mandatory, normally you tip the driver between 10% and 15%, or at least round up to the closest dollar.
