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Taxicab Rates

Taxicabs may charge either metered rates or flat rates for trips within the in-town zone (downtown Tampa area)

What are taxicab metered rates?

Taxicabs may charge no more than:

  • First mile: $3.50.
  • Each additional mile: $2.50.
  • Waiting time: $0.40 per minute.
  • Tampa International Airport minimum: $15.00 (actual metered rate applies once it exceeds $15.00).

What are taxicab flat rates?

Trips starting and ending in the in-town zone (downtown Tampa area):

  • Single passenger: $4.00 maximum.
  • Two or more passengers: $4.00 per person (ages 13+), $12.00 maximum regardless of number of passengers (regardless of route taken or delays en route).

Trips starting in Tampa International Airport to in-town zone (downtown Tampa area):

  • A flat rate not to exceed thirty dollars ($30.00) for transport between Tampa International Airport and the in-town zone, unless as agreed to between the passenger and the driver.
  • All other trips from airport: $15 minimum.

Other flat rate option:

What additional charges can taxicabs add?

Clean-up fee: Up to $50.00 if a passenger soils the interior with bodily fluids or solids.

Event/airport surcharge: $5.00 during major concerts and entertainment events in Hillsborough County, or when departing from an airport or seaport facility.

Limousine Rates

What are limousine rates?

  • Minimum rate: $30.00 per hour (or portion thereof). Applies regardless of rental arrangement (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or charter).

Handicab Rates

What are handicab rates?

  • Pick-up: $18.00 minimum.
  • Per mile: $2.00.

Van Rates

What are van rates?

  • First passenger in a party: $12.00 minimum.
  • Each additional passenger within the same party $5.00.

Towing & Immobilization Rates

Class A Vehicles – up to 10,000 pounds or vessels which are 15 feet or less
  1. Maximum flat rate of $160.00 for non-consensual or trespass tow
  2. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $6.00 per mile, not to exceed ten miles for a trespass tow
  3. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $6.00 per mile for a non-consensual tow
  4. For non-consensual tows that extend beyond the initial thirty minutes at the scene, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $30.00 per fifteen-minute block thereafter, in addition to the flat rate
  5. A towing service may charge a maximum daily storage rate of $35.00 for non-consensual and trespass tows
  6. For tows that require inordinate labor, winching and recovery, when necessary, for vehicle removal from ditches, half submerged vehicles or off-road, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $125.00 per hour, calculated in half-hour increments, provided that a fee not to exceed $62.50 imposed for the first half hour
  7. In addition to the flat rate specified above, for tows that require the use of a rotator, the towing service may charge a fee of $675.00 for the first hour. After the first hour, charges must be calculate in one-half (1/2) hour increments at a rate not to exceed $337.50 per one-half (1/2) hour. Inordinate labor fees shall not be imposed.
  8. For an immobilization, a maximum flat rate of $40.00 may be charged
Class B Vehicles – 10,001-16000 pounds or vessels which are 16-22 feet
  1. Maximum flat rate of $200.00 for a non-consensual or trespass tow
  2. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $7.00 per mile, not to exceed ten miles for a trespass tow
  3. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $7.00 per mile for a non-consensual tow
  4. For non-consensual tows that extend beyond the initial thirty minutes at the scene, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $40.00 per fifteen-minute block thereafter, in addition to the flat rate
  5. A towing service may charge a maximum daily storage rate of $45.00 for non-consensual and trespass tows
  6. For tows that require inordinate labor, winching and recovery, when necessary, for vehicle removal from ditches, half submerged vehicles or off-road, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $160.00 per hour, calculated in half-hour increments, provided that a fee not to exceed $80.00 imposed for the first half hour
  7. In addition to the flat rate specified above, for tows that require the use of a rotator, the towing service may charge a fee of $675.00 for the first hour. After the first hour, charges must be calculated in on-half (1/2) hour increments at a rate not to exceed $337.50 per one-half (1/2) hour. Inordinate labor fees shall not be imposed.
  8. For an immobilization, a maximum flat rate of $40.00 may be charged
Class C Vehicles – 16,001 or more pounds or vessels which are more than 22 feet
  1. Maximum flat rate of $475.00 for a non-consensual or trespass tow
  2. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $8.00 per mile, not to exceed ten miles for a trespass tow
  3. In addition to the flat rate, the towing service may charge for mileage at a maximum rate of $8.00 per mile for a non-consensual tow
  4. For non-consensual tows that extend beyond the initial thirty minutes at the scene, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $68.75 per fifteen minute block thereafter, in addition to the flat rate
  5. A towing service may charge a maximum daily storage rate of $75.00 for non-consensual and trespass tows
  6. For tows that require inordinate labor, winching and recovery, when necessary, for vehicle removal from ditches, half submerged vehicles or off road, the towing service may charge the maximum rate of $375.00 per hour, calculated in half hour increments, provided that a fee not to exceed $187.50 imposed for the first half hour
  7. For an immobilization, a maximum flat rate of $40.00 may be charged
Additional Rates and Regulations:
  1. No additional charges or fees for use of a Go-Jak or dollies
  2. Storage fees shall only be assessed after the first six hours, and accrue for each calendar day thereafter
  3. The filing and processing of a lien notice, shall not exceed $100.00 per vehicle towed. A filing and processing fee shall only be charged if the towing service has complied with the requirements of Section 713.78, Florida Statutes
  4. A towing service may charge a fee of no more than $20.00 when they find it necessary to install and maintain a tarpaulin coverage on any stored vehicle in order to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage by inclement weather
  5. When vehicles or vessels are requested to be released after hours, or on days which the towing and/or immobilization service are closed, the business may charge a service fee of no more than $70.00 to open and release the vehicle or vessel.
  6. For non-consensual towing, a towing and/or immobilization service may charge the $70.00 fee to open, but only if 3 hours have passed since the towing and/or immobilization notified local law enforcement and the owner of the vehicle, the time for release may be extended for up to 18 hours from the time the request is made with no additional charge. No additional storage or lien notice charges shall be assessed under the 18-hour extension one agreement has been reached.
  7. All storage and recovery charges shall be payable prior to the release of the vehicle or vessel