How much does a taxi cost in Cartagena?

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

How does the taxi fare calculation work in Cartagena?

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

Who sets the Cartagena taxi rate?

In Colombia, cab rides are regulated by the Ministry of Transport, with cab drivers needing a valid license and a registered vehicle with a taximeter to operate legally. Fares are set by local authorities and are often based on starting fee, distance traveled and waiting time; in addition, taximeters are mandatory in urban areas, while fixed fares are often negotiated in rural areas.

What is the taxi rate in Cartagena?

The base fare is kol$7,500, the per-kilometer fare is kol$7,150. Standing and waiting time is charged at kol$21,500 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 Cartagena taxi rate. It is intended as a quick overview. For example, you can easily see the following:

10 kilometers by taxi in Cartagena costs about kol$79,000
15 kilometers by taxi in Cartagena costs about kol$114,750
20 kilometers by taxi in Cartagena costs about kol$150,500
50 kilometers by taxi in Cartagena costs about kol$365,000

Estimated Fare

1 km

kol$14,650

2 km

kol$21,800

3 km

kol$28,950

4 km

kol$36,100

5 km

kol$43,250

6 km

kol$50,400

7 km

kol$57,550

8 km

kol$64,700

9 km

kol$71,850

10 km

kol$79,000

Estimated Fare

11 km

kol$86,150

12 km

kol$93,300

13 km

kol$100,450

14 km

kol$107,600

15 km

kol$114,750

16 km

kol$121,900

17 km

kol$129,050

18 km

kol$136,200

19 km

kol$143,350

20 km

kol$150,500

Estimated Fare

21 km

kol$157,650

22 km

kol$164,800

23 km

kol$171,950

24 km

kol$179,100

25 km

kol$186,250

26 km

kol$193,400

27 km

kol$200,550

28 km

kol$207,700

29 km

kol$214,850

30 km

kol$222,000

Estimated Fare

35 km

kol$257,750

40 km

kol$293,500

45 km

kol$329,250

50 km

kol$365,000

60 km

kol$436,500

70 km

kol$508,000

80 km

kol$579,500

90 km

kol$651,000

100 km

kol$722,500

150 km

kol$1,080,000

Other distance:

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