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TRAVEL IN STYLE IN CARDIFF

If you’re looking to book or hail a taxi when you’re visiting our capital city, then you’ve stumbled across the ultimate Cardiff taxi guide.

Cardiff is served by a range of a large range of taxi operators, many of the larger firms available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, with a range of fleet to suit different party sizes and accessibility needs.

If you like the tap of an app then Veezu app keeps pace with the likes of taxi-tech names Uber and Addison Lee. For a different type of business model, try Drive Taxi Co-operative. Or rely on one of the many established firms such as Capital Cabs to get you where you need to be.

If you’re interested in finding out about the many other ways you can travel in Cardiff, view our travel around guide.

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MAJOR OPERATORS

VEEZU

One of the biggest taxi names in South Wales, with taxi services in five counties.

CAPITAL CABS

With a wide variety of taxis to suit your party's needs, Capital will get you where you need to be.

UBER

A prominent city taxi operator, since bringing the taxi app revolution to Cardiff 5 years ago.

ST DAVID'S CARS

This taxi company prides themselves on their friendly, helpful and knowledgeable drivers.

PRICING

At a taxi rank, you should find black Hackney Carriages with a white bonnet and roof light you can ride.

The cost of a journey starts from £3.50, with small additional charges between 12am-6am or for more than 5 passengers. As an estimate, a journey of 1.5 miles might cost £7.50, a journey of 3.5 miles might cost £12 and a journey of 5.5 miles might cost £16.

From September 2024, it is mandatory for Cardiff taxis to accept card payments, alongside cash payments. You’ll be able to see the cost on the meter. You can also read the exact maximum fares.

If you order a pre-booked taxi, then prices could vary but some app operators will show you the price upfront. If you’re calling for a taxi, you can ask the operator for an estimated fare.

Pulling Rank

WHERE TO HAIL A TAXI

CARDIFF CENTRAL

📍 Bus Interchange
Easily connect your journey with a taxi from outside the city's flagship railway station.

MILL LANE

📍 Marriott
Ideally situated next to Cardiff's best cocktail bars in the centre of town.

SAINT MARY STREET

📍 Howell's
In the centre of the town, next to the popular night time hot spots and shopping arcades.

CASTLE STREET

📍 Duke Street Arcade
Perfect for accessing Cardiff Castle, the shopping arcades and pedestrianised Queen Street and The Hayes.

GREYFRIARS ROAD

📍 Slug & Lettuce
Located next to the city's biggest nightclubs, with marshalls available Friday and Saturday night.

PARK PLACE

📍 Steinbeck & Staw
Located directly outside the New Theatre and near to the National Museum.

CHURCHILL WAY

📍 The Dock Feeder Bar
Centrally located just off Queen Street, ideal after exploring the wonders of the city centre.

MERMAID QUAY

📍 Tesco Express
At the heart of thriving Cardiff Bay, with restaurant, entertainment and water activities.

MARSHALLED TAXI RANKS

FOR Cardiff-funded Night Marshals work at some of the city’s taxi ranks on Friday and Saturday nights. They help people to return home safely by managing a taxi queuing system, responding to anti-social behaviour, and supporting those who may be vulnerable. They also operate on major event days, to help thousands of rugby-goers or music fans return home safely after visiting the Principality Stadium.

NIGHT MARSHALS AT:

  • Mill Lane
  • Greyfriars Road
  • Cardiff Central

FINAL TIP

If you’re trying to plan your way around the city, you can use our maps to plan your journeys.