How much is a taxi in Toronto?
How much is a taxi in Toronto? The City of Toronto taxi meter rates for 2026, the fuel surcharge, airport fares and estimated prices to Pearson, Mississauga and Niagara Falls – plus tips to avoid surprises.
City Meter Rates
Set by the City of Toronto: a starting fee, a charge for each 143 metres and for waiting time, plus a $1 fuel surcharge. HST is included in the metered fare.
Booking with Toronto Taxi App
Book in the app or on WhatsApp. Fares follow the City meter rates – no surge pricing – and you see an estimate before you ride.
Estimated Taxi Fares in Toronto 2026
Live estimates per vehicle from the Toronto Taxi App fare engine, at the City of Toronto meter rates for the road distance. The final fare depends on traffic and waiting time.
| From | To | Distance | Duration | Est. (CAD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North York Centre | Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) | 22 km | 17 min | $42 |
| Downtown Toronto | Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) | 24 km | 34 min | $47 |
| Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) | Downtown Toronto | 3 km | 13 min | $10 |
| Billy Bishop Airport (YTZ) | Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) | 18 km | 36 min | $37 |
| Downtown Toronto | Mississauga (Square One) | 25 km | 37 min | $49 |
| Downtown Toronto | Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan) | 32 km | 40 min | $61 |
| Downtown Toronto | Markham | 28 km | 24 min | $54 |
| Downtown Toronto | Niagara Falls | 127 km | 116 min | $65 |
| Downtown Toronto | Hamilton | 66 km | 66 min | $65 |
| Downtown Toronto | Ottawa | 352 km | 705 min | $65 |
Updated hourly from the same fare engine the Toronto Taxi App uses.
Book Your Ride
How are Toronto taxi fares calculated?
Toronto taxi meters start at $4.25: a $3.25 flag drop that covers the first 0.143 km plus a $1.00 fuel surcharge. Each further 0.143 km adds $0.25 – about $1.75 per kilometre – and waiting time in traffic costs $0.25 every 29 seconds, about $31 per hour. HST is included in the metered fare.
Toronto Taxi Meter Rates 2026
- • Meter start: $4.25 ($3.25 flag drop for the first 0.143 km + $1.00 fuel surcharge)
- • Distance: $0.25 per additional 0.143 km – about $1.75 per km
- • Waiting time: $0.25 per 29 seconds – about $31 per hour
- • Each passenger beyond four: $2.00
- • Wheelchair loading: no charge
- • HST is included in the metered fare
Rates are set by the City of Toronto (Municipal Code Chapter 546) and were last changed in 2022. Always check the meter.
See Your Estimated Fare
Choose your destination to see the estimated fare from downtown Toronto.
See All Ride PricesAvoiding Surprises
Make sure the meter is running and ask for a receipt. A driver may charge a fee for paying by card – it must be posted on the rear doors – and may ask for a deposit of up to $25. With Toronto Taxi App you see the estimated fare in the app before you set off.
Tips for Taking a Taxi in Toronto
- Only taxis may be hailed on the street or taken from a taxi stand – ride-hailing cars must be booked in their app.
- Check that the meter is running before you set off, and ask for a receipt at the end.
- A taxi must take you however short the trip is; drivers may refuse only for reasons such as an unpaid earlier fare or abusive behaviour.
- If you pay by card, check the card fee posted on the rear doors.
- From the Pearson taxi stand you pay the airport's flat rate for your destination zone, not the meter.
- For trips to Niagara Falls, Ottawa or other cities, check the estimate in the app before you go.
Questions about taxi prices in Toronto
How much is a taxi in Toronto?
Toronto taxi meters start at $4.25, including a $1 fuel surcharge, and add about $1.75 per kilometre plus $0.25 for every 29 seconds of waiting. The Toronto Taxi App shows the estimated fare for your route before you order.
How much is a taxi from Pearson Airport to downtown Toronto?
Taxis from the Pearson stands charge the airport's flat rate for your destination zone, taxes included; a $15 surcharge can apply for four or more checked bags or five or more passengers. The ride to downtown is about 27 km and usually takes 25 to 45 minutes.
How much is a taxi from downtown Toronto to Pearson?
The roughly 27 km ride follows the City meter rates. If you hail a Toronto taxi or take one from a stand, you pay the lower of the meter and the City's airport flat fare – $53 from the downtown zone. The Toronto Taxi App shows the estimate before you order.
How much is a taxi from Toronto to Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls is about 128 km from downtown Toronto. The meter adds about $1.75 per kilometre plus waiting time, so it is a long-distance fare; the Toronto Taxi App shows the estimated fare for your exact route before you order.
Is a taxi or Uber cheaper in Toronto?
It depends on demand. Toronto taxis charge rates set by the City, while Uber and Lyft set their own prices, which can rise at busy times. With Toronto Taxi App passengers pay no commission or service fee.