Fixed Taxicab Rates
Start Rate
$4.00
Price Increase for Every 1/20 of a Mile
$0.10
Price Increase for Every 15 Seconds Under 15 M.p.h.
$0.10
The First Mile
$6.00
Rides Originating Between 10 P.m. And 6 a.m.
$2.50
Open the Trunk
$1.00
Surcharge for Each Additional Rider on Same-Origin Fares
$1.50
Every Mile After That Broken Down Into 20 Increments of $.10 Each
$2.00

Extra Details

  • No charge for children under the age of four years when accompanying a paying fare
  • A receipt shall be rendered if requested by a passenger
  • Passengers shall pay what is in the fare display of the taxicab meter plus any applicable charges listed above
  • Any tips or gratuities paid shall be at the sole discretion of the passenger
  • Drivers are not required to provide change exceeding $20.00

Taxicab operators may:

-Charge an additional $6.00 for trips within the city limits when a snow emergency has been declared by the mayor; or

-Double the fare for travel outside of the corporate limits when a snow emergency has been declared by the county or state police

-These rates apply to trips originating within the city of Frederick and terminating within Frederick County, Maryland.


These rates apply to trips originating within The City of Frederick and terminating within Frederick County, Maryland.