Estimate a Retiro to San Telmo taxi fare using the published Buenos Aires flagfall, charge per 200 metres, stopped waiting-time rate and the day or night tariff. This independent informational tool does not operate taxis, accept bookings or payments, or guarantee the final meter fare.
Retiro and San Telmo cover more than one pickup or drop-off street. The calculator uses representative neighbourhood points, so the road distance and final meter fare can change for your exact addresses.
The Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare is not one fixed amount. It depends on your exact pickup point in Retiro, your destination in San Telmo, the route taken, the time the trip begins and any time the taxi remains stopped. Under the currently published City of Buenos Aires meter tariff, a daytime trip starts at ARS 1,920 and adds ARS 192 for every 200 metres travelled or each stopped waiting minute. From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., the night tariff starts at ARS 2,300 and adds ARS 230 for the same distance or waiting unit.
A representative road trip from the Retiro long-distance bus terminal to San Telmo is about 4.4 km. With no stopped waiting time, that distance produces an illustrative meter calculation of about ARS 6,144 by day or ARS 7,360 at night. This is not a fixed quote. Your result may be different because Retiro and San Telmo are neighbourhoods, not single addresses. Use the calculator above to check the Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare for your selected locations and travel time.
The calculator is the quickest way to estimate this local CABA taxi trip. It uses the road-route distance between the addresses you select and applies the relevant day or night taxi rate.
The calculator uses these details to estimate the Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare in Argentine pesos. Check that you select the correct address from the suggestions. A pickup at Terminal de Ómnibus de Retiro can produce a different route from a pickup near Retiro Mitre station, Plaza San Martín or a hotel elsewhere in the neighbourhood.
The regular metered taxi fare in the City of Buenos Aires is based on a starting charge, known locally as the bajada de bandera, followed by fare units called fichas. One ficha is added for every 200 metres travelled or every minute the taxi is stopped.
| Fare component | Day tariff | Night tariff |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable hours | 6:00 a.m. to 9:59 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. |
| Starting meter fare | ARS 1,920 | ARS 2,300 |
| Every 200 metres | ARS 192 | ARS 230 |
| Each stopped waiting minute | ARS 192 | ARS 230 |
The night rate is about 20% higher than the day rate. The tariff is selected according to when the journey begins, so a trip starting before 10:00 p.m. uses the day tariff even if traffic delays the arrival.
For a standard metered trip, the basic estimate is:
Starting meter fare + distance fichas + stopped waiting fichas = estimated taxi fare
For example, 4.4 km contains 22 units of 200 metres. A daytime distance-only calculation is ARS 1,920 + (22 × ARS 192) = ARS 6,144. A night calculation is ARS 2,300 + (22 × ARS 230) = ARS 7,360. Actual taximeter rounding, the route driven and stopped time may change the final amount.
The exact distance depends on where you begin and end. A commonly referenced road journey from Retiro bus station to San Telmo is around 4.4 km, while trips from other parts of Retiro can be shorter or longer. San Telmo destinations near Plaza Dorrego, Mercado de San Telmo, Defensa Street or the edge of Puerto Madero do not all produce the same route.
Travel time is also variable. Central Buenos Aires traffic, traffic lights, road works, busy intersections and a route change can all affect the journey. A travel-time estimate should therefore be treated as a planning guide, not a promised arrival time.
The Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare can change even when two trips use similar pickup and drop-off points. The main reasons are:
This short route normally stays within the City of Buenos Aires. The CABA rule about a possible return-trip surcharge for journeys ending outside the city therefore does not usually apply when the selected destination is in San Telmo.
The table below uses a representative 4.4 km route and assumes no added stopped waiting time.
| Example | Distance-only calculation | Illustrative amount |
|---|---|---|
| Day trip | ARS 1,920 + 22 distance fichas | ARS 6,144 |
| Night trip | ARS 2,300 + 22 distance fichas | ARS 7,360 |
On this example, the Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare is higher at night because both the starting meter amount and each distance ficha use the night values. These figures are calculation examples, not guaranteed prices. Use the route calculator for an estimate based on your chosen addresses.
If you are arriving at the Retiro long-distance bus terminal, enter the terminal itself as the pickup point rather than using only “Retiro”. San Telmo also covers a broad area, so add your hotel, street address or landmark as the destination. Accurate points help the calculator choose a more useful road route.
Before the taxi moves, check whether the journey will use the taximeter or an authorised pre-set price. For a metered trip, the starting amount should match the tariff for the time of day. Ask for the trip receipt and keep the taxi details if you need to query the fare later.
For the full citywide tariff, calculator method and rate details, see our Buenos Aires taxi fare calculator.
No. A regular street taxi usually calculates the price with the CABA taximeter. The final amount depends on the distance travelled, stopped waiting time and whether the day or night tariff applies. An authorised pre-set fare may apply when that option is offered and accepted before travel.
Using a representative 4.4 km route and no stopped waiting time, the current tariff gives an illustrative calculation of about ARS 6,144 during the day or ARS 7,360 at night. Enter the exact terminal pickup and San Telmo destination in the calculator for a route-specific estimate.
Traffic can increase the final meter amount when the vehicle is stopped because one fare unit is charged for each stopped waiting minute. Moving traffic can also change the route or journey duration.
The night tariff applies from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. It uses a starting amount of ARS 2,300 and adds ARS 230 for every 200 metres or stopped waiting minute.
The official CABA tariff includes hand luggage and one suitcase or package no larger than 0.90 × 0.40 × 0.30 metres. Each additional item may be charged at five fare units.
No. TaxiFareCalculators.com is an independent information website. The result is an estimate based on the published CABA tariff and the trip details entered. It is not a government fare decision, taxi booking or payment service.
Use the calculator above to check the Retiro to San Telmo Taxi Fare for your exact pickup, destination and start time. Review the selected route and fare breakdown, then treat the result as a planning estimate. The final meter amount may change because of stopped traffic, route changes, extra stops, luggage charges or an authorised pre-set fare.
