Why does the YVR to Richmond taxi fare change by area?

Richmond is split into multiple YVR flat fare zones including Sea Island, North Richmond, Central Richmond, South Richmond, Steveston, North East Richmond, South East Richmond and Far East Richmond. The fare changes based on the zone where the passenger is dropped off.

Is the Vancouver Airport to Richmond taxi fare fixed?

Trips departing from YVR to listed Richmond zones normally use official YVR flat zone fares. Trips outside the zone map or trips going back to YVR are normally metered.

Does the YVR to Richmond taxi fare include the airport fee?

Yes. YVR flat zone fares include GST and the $4 Passenger Load Charge for trips departing from Vancouver International Airport.

What is the taxi fare from YVR to Central Richmond?

The YVR to Central Richmond / Richmond Centre Zone 102 flat fare is approx CAD $31, including GST and the YVR Passenger Load Charge.

Vancouver Airport Taxi Fare

Vancouver Airport to Richmond Taxi Fare

Q: How much is a taxi from Vancouver Airport to Richmond?

The taxi fare from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Richmond depends on the destination zone. YVR Richmond flat fares range from CAD $24 to CAD $47. Central Richmond / Richmond Centre Zone 102 is approx CAD $31.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Estimate the taxi fare from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Richmond, British Columbia using the official YVR Richmond flat fare zones, route distance, ride duration and Metro Vancouver taxi meter rules for return or non-zone trips.

Official YVR Zone 102

How much is a taxi from Vancouver Airport to Richmond?

Approx Fare

CAD $31.00

YVR to Central Richmond / Richmond Centre Zone 102 flat fare. Includes GST and the $4 Passenger Load Charge.

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From Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Richmond, BC, Canada

To Central Richmond / Richmond Centre, Richmond, BC, Canada

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About the Vancouver Airport to Richmond taxi fare

The taxi fare from Vancouver Airport to Richmond depends on the exact Richmond zone where your destination is located. Richmond is split into multiple YVR flat fare zones, so the fare can be different for Sea Island, North Richmond, Central Richmond, South Richmond, Steveston and Far East Richmond.

For a general Richmond city centre trip, this page uses Central Richmond / Richmond Centre Zone 102 with an approximate YVR flat fare of CAD $31. Choose another Richmond zone above if your destination is in a different part of Richmond.

YVR to Richmond flat zone fares range from CAD $24 to CAD $47 depending on the destination zone.
Central Richmond / Richmond Centre Zone 102 is shown as CAD $31.00.
YVR flat fares include GST and the $4 Passenger Load Charge.
Trips going to YVR are normally estimated by meter, because YVR flat zone fares apply to trips departing from YVR.
Requested stops, multiple drop-offs, tolls, clean-up fees and tips are not included unless entered separately.