How is Vancouver Metro taxi fare calculated?

The estimate uses the Metro Vancouver common meter rate: $3.75 flag rate, $2.18 per kilometre and $38.93 per hour waiting time. Extra charges can be entered separately for tolls, airport-related fees or other allowed charges.

Does Vancouver Metro have a night taxi rate?

This Vancouver Metro estimate uses the common Metro Vancouver meter rate. This page does not apply a separate day or night tariff. The final fare may still change because of traffic, waiting time, distance, route and extra charges.

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

Eligible YVR Airport departures to Downtown Vancouver or Canada Place are listed under the official YVR flat zone fare system. This page uses $46 for the Downtown Vancouver / Canada Place zone when the pickup starts at YVR and the destination matches the eligible zone.

Q: Do YVR flat fares apply when travelling to the airport?

No, YVR flat zone fares normally apply to trips departing from YVR to listed Vancouver and Richmond zones. Trips going to YVR are usually calculated by the meter, so the return direction may not use the same flat fare.

Q: Does the YVR taxi fare include the $4 Passenger Load Charge?

For YVR flat zone fares, the $4 Passenger Load Charge is included in the flat fare. For metered YVR trips outside the specified flat zones, the PLC may be added to the final metered fare.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Get an instant taxi fare estimate for trips across Vancouver Metro, British Columbia. Enter your pickup and destination to estimate the expected taxi price using the Metro Vancouver common meter rate, YVR airport flat zone fares, route distance and ride duration.

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Popular Vancouver Metro Taxi Routes

Popular Vancouver Metro Taxi Fare Routes

Check estimated taxi prices for common Vancouver Metro trips, YVR Airport transfers and local routes. These popular route pages help passengers understand likely fares before travelling across Vancouver, Richmond, Downtown Vancouver, Canada Place, UBC and nearby areas.

Most searched taxi trips in Vancouver Metro

Explore frequently searched Vancouver Metro taxi routes with distance-based fare guidance, YVR flat zone fare notes and common city travel options.

01 Vancouver Airport to Downtown Vancouver Taxi Fare Check the YVR Airport to downtown Vancouver flat zone fare and expected travel details. YVR Airport Downtown Flat Fare 02 Vancouver Airport to Canada Place Taxi Fare Useful for cruise passengers travelling between YVR and Canada Place / Downtown Vancouver. YVR Airport Canada Place $46 Zone 03 Vancouver Airport to Richmond Taxi Fare Popular short airport route for Richmond hotels, business areas and local trips near YVR. YVR Airport Richmond 04 Vancouver Airport to UBC Taxi Fare Helpful for students, visitors and travellers heading from YVR to the University of British Columbia. YVR Airport UBC 05 Vancouver Airport to Kitsilano Taxi Fare Check likely fare from YVR Airport to Kitsilano, Broadway and nearby west-side areas. Airport Kitsilano 06 Downtown Vancouver to Stanley Park Taxi Fare Common short city ride from downtown hotels toward Stanley Park and nearby attractions. Downtown Stanley Park 07 Downtown Vancouver to Burnaby Taxi Fare Estimate taxi pricing for a common Metro Vancouver ride from downtown toward Burnaby. Downtown Burnaby 08 Vancouver Airport to Surrey Taxi Fare Longer airport route from YVR toward Surrey, usually priced by meter outside the main flat zones. Airport Surrey Long Trip

Vancouver airport taxi routes

YVR Airport taxi fares depend on whether the trip qualifies for an official flat zone fare. Trips departing from YVR to listed Vancouver and Richmond zones may use flat fares, while trips going to YVR are normally calculated by the meter.

YVR Airport to Downtown Vancouver YVR Airport to Canada Place YVR Airport to Richmond YVR Airport to UBC

Sources: YVR taxi information • BC Passenger Transportation Board Rule 9

Before you travel

Taxi fare estimates may vary by route, traffic, waiting time, trip duration, tolls, stop charges and allowed extra charges.
Metro Vancouver common taxi meter rate uses flag rate, distance rate and wait-time rate under BC Passenger Transportation Board rules.
Eligible YVR Airport departures to listed Vancouver and Richmond zones may use official flat zone fares.
Trips going to YVR are normally metered, so the return direction may not use the same flat fare rule.

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Vancouver Metro Taxi Fare FAQs

Vancouver Metro Taxi Fare Questions

Find quick answers about Vancouver Metro taxi fare estimates, YVR Airport flat zone fares, meter rates, waiting time, tolls, extra charges and route pricing.

Before you ride

Vancouver Metro taxi prices can change based on route, traffic, waiting time, tolls, extra charges and whether the trip starts from YVR Airport. Eligible YVR departures to listed Vancouver and Richmond zones may use official flat zone fares.

Estimated fare is not always the final meter fare.
Metro Vancouver common meter rate uses flag, distance and wait-time charges.
YVR flat zone fares apply only for eligible trips departing from YVR.
Trips going to YVR are normally calculated by meter.
YVR flat zone fares include the $4 Passenger Load Charge where applicable.

Sources: BC Passenger Transportation Board Rule 9
YVR Taxi Information

A Vancouver Metro taxi fare depends on pickup location, destination, distance, trip duration, traffic, waiting time, tolls, extra charges and airport rules. Use the calculator above to get an estimated fare range before travelling.

The estimate uses the Metro Vancouver common meter rate: $3.75 flag rate, $2.18 per km and $38.93 per hour waiting time. Extra charges can be entered separately for tolls, airport-related fees or other allowed charges.

The calculator gives an estimate, not a guaranteed final fare. Actual fare can vary because of live traffic, route changes, waiting time, tolls, stop charges, airport rules, flat-zone eligibility and payment or service-specific charges.

This Vancouver Metro estimate uses the common Metro Vancouver meter rate. Unlike some cities, this page does not apply a separate day/night tariff. The final fare may still change because of traffic, waiting time, distance, route and extra charges.

Eligible YVR Airport departures to Downtown Vancouver / Canada Place are listed under the official YVR flat zone fare system. This page uses $46 for the Downtown Vancouver / Canada Place zone when the pickup starts at YVR and the destination matches the eligible zone.

No, YVR flat zone fares normally apply to trips departing from YVR to listed Vancouver and Richmond zones. Trips going to YVR are usually calculated by the meter, so the return direction may not use the same flat fare.

For YVR flat zone fares, the $4 Passenger Load Charge is included in the flat fare. For metered YVR trips outside the specified flat zones, the PLC may be added to the final metered fare.

Tolls and extra charges are entered separately because they depend on the route taken. If your trip uses toll roads, bridges or any paid route, add the expected amount in the extra charges field for a closer estimate.

Waiting time may apply when the taxi is delayed by traffic, stops, signals or slow-moving road conditions. The Vancouver Metro estimate uses the official wait-time rate of $38.93 per hour as part of the fare breakdown.

Yes. Enter YVR Airport as the pickup and your destination, such as Richmond, UBC, Downtown Vancouver or Surrey. The tool will estimate the trip using YVR flat zone logic when eligible, or the Metro Vancouver meter rate when the destination is outside the flat zone area.

Yes. Select the return trip option in the calculator. For normal meter trips, the estimate is doubled. For YVR flat fare trips, the YVR departure leg may use a flat fare while the return leg to YVR is normally estimated by meter.

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