In Costa Mesa, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
3.5USD
Price per KM
1.7USD
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Costa Mesa 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 12USD.
A 5km ride in Costa Mesa costs about 12USD. 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 Costa Mesa?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Costa Mesa or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Costa Mesa as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Costa Mesa?
If you can’t find a taxi Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Costa Mesa taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Costa Mesa.
What’s the price of Taxi in Costa Mesa per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Costa Mesa is 3.5USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.7USD. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost -1.0USD per hour.