In Amherst, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
3USD
Price per KM
1.2USD
Waiting time per hour
15USD
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Amherst city centre, covering a distance of 5 km. If you travel during the day and have one piece of luggage, your total fare will be 9USD.
A 5km ride in Amherst costs about 9USD. Enter your route to get a more accurate price. In general the price is affected by several factors including the route length and the driver’s waiting time.
How do I order a taxi in Amherst?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Amherst or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Amherst as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Amherst?
If you can’t find a taxi Amherst or the price is too high you can always take a bus, rent a scooter, a bicycle or a car. Walking is also a great option if it’s a short distance and the weather suits.
How do I calculate the taxi price in Amherst?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Amherst taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Amherst.
What’s the price of Taxi in Amherst per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Amherst is 3.0USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.2USD. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 15.0USD per hour.