In Palo Alto, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
3.2USD
Price per KM
1.9USD
Waiting time per hour
40USD
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Palo Alto 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 12.7USD.
A 5km ride in Palo Alto costs about 12.7USD. 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 Palo Alto?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Palo Alto or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Palo Alto as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Palo Alto?
If you can’t find a taxi Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Palo Alto taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Palo Alto.
What’s the price of Taxi in Palo Alto per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Palo Alto is 3.2USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.9USD. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 40.0USD per hour.