In Rapid City, taxi fares are influenced by several factors.
Taxi price (2026)
Base fee (day)
4USD
Price per KM
1.6USD
Waiting time per hour
15USD
Calculation Example
Consider a trip from your hotel to the Rapid City 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 Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
You can stop a taxi on the street in Rapid City or use a ride hailing app. We recommend using an app in Rapid City as these services monitor the quality of the drivers and taxis on an ongoing basis.
What other ways are there to get around in Rapid City?
If you can’t find a taxi Rapid City 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 Rapid City?
Simply enter your starting point and destination at gobytaxi.co.uk. We’ll calculate the estimated price based on Rapid City taxi prices and your specific route. This will also work for destinations outside Rapid City.
What’s the price of Taxi in Rapid City per KM?
The starting price of a taxi in Rapid City is 4.0USD. Each KM is then priced at 1.6USD. If you need the driver to wait for you this will cost 15.0USD per hour.