How Dublin Taxi Fares Work

Dublin taxi fares are set by the meter, within maximum rates set by the National Transport Authority (NTA). Three things move the number: a call-out charge, distance and time, and which tariff applies.

The Two Tariffs

• Standard (Tariff 1): Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm. The lower rate.
• Premium (Tariff 2): Nights, Sundays, and public holidays. A higher rate applies, typically 15 to 20% more.

What's Included

• Call-out charge: a flat starting fee the moment the meter starts.
• Distance and time: a per-kilometre rate combined with a per-minute rate for time spent stationary or in slow traffic.
• Extra passengers: a small additional charge typically applies for a fifth passenger and beyond.
• Booking fees: phone bookings with Taxi Near Me carry no booking fee. Some apps and pre-booked services add one.

A Worked Example

From Dublin city centre, here's what a handful of common routes typically cost on the standard tariff:

Long-distance trips outside Dublin are usually agreed as a flat rate with your driver rather than run on the meter: see Dublin Airport taxi fares for indicative long-distance pricing.