Clear Montréal taxi rate guide based on public Québec CTQ and YUL airport fare information, last reviewed in June 2026. This section explains day rates, night rates, eligible YUL airport fixed fares, taximeter pricing, the per-trip levy and key passenger notes.
Montréal taxi trips use a day start rate or a night start rate depending on trip start time.
The per-kilometre rate changes between day tariff and night tariff.
Waiting or low-speed time is charged by minute under the CTQ tariff structure.
YUL to downtown Montréal has fixed day and night prices only when the trip is eligible.
Québec’s Commission des transports publishes tariff components used for qualified taxi vehicles. The rate depends on the time the trip begins, and the taximeter can switch between distance and low-speed time.
| Fare component | Day tariff | Night tariff | When it applies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trip start / initial meter amount | $4.10 | $4.70 | At pickup when the taxi trip begins |
| Distance rate | $2.05 per km | $2.35 per km | When the vehicle is moving at or above the transition speed |
| Waiting / low-speed rate | $46.20 per hour $0.77 per minute |
$53.40 per hour $0.89 per minute |
When the vehicle is stopped or moving slowly |
| Tariff time window | 5:00 a.m. to 10:59 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. | The trip start time decides the tariff |
| Transition speed | 22.537 km/h | 22.723 km/h | Below this speed, the per-minute component is used |
| Québec per-trip levy | $1.05 | $1.05 | Added to each trip for the taxi permit compensation program |
The taximeter uses the start amount plus either the distance component or the waiting / low-speed component, then the applicable Québec levy and permitted extras may be added where they apply.
The taximeter begins with the applicable start amount when the passenger is picked up.
When the vehicle is moving above the transition speed, the per-kilometre amount is counted.
When stopped or moving slowly, the taximeter counts the per-minute waiting component.
The Québec levy and any permitted route-specific or service-related charges may be added where applicable.
Montréal-Trudeau International Airport publishes fixed prices for eligible trips between YUL and the downtown Montréal zone. Trips outside the fixed-fare area are generally metered, so the final fare can vary by route, time, waiting and permitted charges.
$49.45 Applies from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for eligible YUL airport and downtown Montréal trips.
$56.70 Applies from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for eligible YUL airport and downtown Montréal trips.
For destinations outside the downtown Montréal fixed-fare zone, YUL states that taxi prices are calculated by meter and can vary by time of day, distance travelled, route conditions and permitted charges.
$21.65 Minimum fare for other YUL taxi destinations during the 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. period.
$24.75 Minimum fare for other YUL taxi destinations during the 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. period.
Québec rules allow more than one pricing method depending on how the ride request is handled. This section explains the difference in a simple passenger-friendly way and helps avoid confusing meter fares with app or written-agreement pricing.
These points help users understand Montréal taxi charges without confusing meter tariff rules with app-based or written-contract pricing.
These notes are useful for travellers comparing airport trips, downtown trips, meter trips and pre-agreed pricing. Fare rules can change, so always verify the linked official sources before travel.
A $1.05 amount may be added to each taxi trip. CTQ explains that this levy supports the compensation program for former taxi permit holders and is separate from the main tariff sticker.
CTQ states that tariff information is shown through official stickers, including stickers for vehicles with a taximeter and special airport-related stickers where applicable.
When the taxi is stopped or below the transition speed, the taximeter counts the per-minute waiting amount instead of the distance amount.
Final payment can depend on the actual route, traffic conditions, waiting time, time of day, YUL zone eligibility, levy, permitted extras, payment method and the pricing method used for the ride request.
Fast reference table for the main Montréal and Québec taxi charge components shown on this guide.
| Item | Amount | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Day start rate | $4.10 | Trips beginning 5:00 a.m. to 10:59 p.m. |
| Night start rate | $4.70 | Trips beginning 11:00 p.m. to 4:59 a.m. |
| Day distance | $2.05/km | Applies when distance mode is used by the taximeter |
| Night distance | $2.35/km | Applies when distance mode is used by the taximeter |
| Day waiting | $0.77/min | Low-speed or stopped time |
| Night waiting | $0.89/min | Low-speed or stopped time |
| YUL downtown day | $49.45 | Eligible airport ↔ downtown Montréal trips only |
| YUL downtown night | $56.70 | Eligible airport ↔ downtown Montréal trips only |
| Québec levy | $1.05 | Added per trip under CTQ explanation |
These Montréal taxi rate details are based on selected public CTQ and Montréal-Trudeau Airport information. Users should verify official sources before travel.
