How much does a taxi cost in Washington DC?  Traveling in D.C. can be complicated, but knowing how much it will cost allows you to be prepared and have more control over your travel plans. Check out this Washington D.C. taxi calculator to calculate how much it costs to take a taxi in Washington D.C.

Updates:

As of April 21, 2012, Washington D.C. cab fares increased

– Cab fare – Increase from $1.50 to $2.16 per mile

– Wait time – Up from $15 to $25 per hour

– Luggage – additional fees apply

– Pets ($1) and personal service fees ($2), and gas surcharge ($1) – charges that are no longer in effect

Common costs:

Base Charge – $3.00

Cab Fare – $2.16 per mile

Related taxi costs:

Traffic wait time – $25.00 per hour

Luggage – $0.50 for each piece of luggage placed into the trunk. Small items such as purses, bags of groceries or briefcases are excluded from this charge.

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