Taxis in Des Moines, IA, United States

Taxi services available for booking

UBER

Uber rates below are the same as in Uber app.
UBER pricing	UberX	UberXL
Base fare	0.95 $	2.6 $
Booking fee	2.65 $	2.8 $
Cost per min	0.18 $	0.19 $
Cost per mile	0.84 $	1.36 $
Min. charge	5.4 $	8.1 $
Cancel. fee	5 $	7 $

Phone Number	Taxi service
A Js Best Stretch Limousine	(515) 222-1826
Alpha Taxi	(515) 280-1813
Budget Taxi Cab	(515) 223-6465

Cab Order Cancellation	(515) 263-1968
Cabmobile.com	(515) 964-9664
Cabmobile.Com	(515) 289-9800
Capitol Cab Co	(515) 282-8111
Capitol Yellow Cab Co	(515) 263-0122
Class Ride Limo	(515) 720-8752
Crown Cab	(515) 505-6892
Des Moines Limo	(319) 240-7953
Freedom Taxi Cab	(515) 289-9800
Majestic Limousine Service	(515) 243-4475
Metro Cab and Taxi	(515) 200-1223
Smithson Limousine Service	(515) 285-6346
United Cab Ltd.	(515) 277-7784
Yellow Cab	(515) 243-1111

Taxi rates Des Moines 2024

Presented below taxi rates and fares are estimates. The actual numbers for your taxi rates and fares in Des Moines, IA, United States may differ.

	Taxi Class
	STANDARD	XL

	Approx. examples
	Uber X, Lyft, Yandex Comfort, Gett Economy	Uber XL, Lyft XL
	Price category
	Fairly Cheap	Fairly Expensive
Initial fee	4.40 $	6.50 $
Cost per min	0.20 $	0.20 $
Cost per mile	1.00 $	1.60 $
Airport fees	‡Varies	‡Varies

Taxi fares in Des Moines 2024. Projections for STANDARD Class

Below taxi fares factor in both cost per distance and cost per time. Time in calculation is used as average needed for trips of corresponding distance.

3-9 mile
Distance, mile	Estim. fare
3	8.60 $
4	9.90 $
5	11.30 $
6	12.70 $
7	14.10 $
8	15.50 $
9	16.90 $

10-50 mile
Distance, mile	Estim. fare
10	18.30 $
15	25.20 $
20	32.10 $
25	39.10 $
30	46.00 $
40	59.80 $
50	73.70 $

The price for a taxi in Des Moines will be calculated as follows: for example, riding on fairly cheap STANDARD Class - 5 mile trip would cost 11 $, 10 mile trip would be 18 $, 20 mile ride would be charged at 32 $ and 50 mile ride would set you off for 74 $.

Taxi fare calculator Des Moines

Calcuate a taxi fare in Des Moines or check city routes
Note: actual prices for Uber, Lyft, and other taxi services can be slightly different from calculated fares.

How much does a taxi cost?

Recent fare calculations

Des Moines to Ankeny

~21.03 $
Drake University to Des Moines International Airport

~14.07 $
Des Moines to Winterset

~50.45 $
Des Moines to Kansas City

~233.21 $
Des Moines to Boone

~62.93 $
Des Moines International Airport to Iowa City

~147.60 $
Des Moines to Altoona

~19.30 $
Downtown Des Moines to Iowa State Fairgrounds

~10.73 $
Des Moines to Newton

~46.80 $
2017 E 39th Ct to 1011 Locust St

~13.59 $
Des Moines International Airport to Grinnell

~76.47 $
Des Moines International Airport to Waukee

~28.80 $
Des Moines to Coralville

~132.50 $
4165 Easton Blvd to Iowa Methodist Medical Center

~13.76 $
Des Moines International Airport to Blairstown

~134.15 $

Popular locations

3208 E 8th St
Aeropuerto Internacional de Des Moines
3838 Richmond Ave
4685 NE 14th St
Des Moines Street
Iowa State Fairgrounds
6800 Fleur Dr
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines Airport
2017 E 39th Ct
4165 Easton Blvd
Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown
1901 Hackley Ave
2425 Raymond Dr
Hampton Inn Des Moines-Airport
4009 30th St

Popular fares

Taxi prices in Des Moines for popular routes

Des Moines to Indianola check fare

~ 27.13 $
Des Moines to Minneapolis check fare

~ 294.25 $
Des Moines to Marshalltown check fare

~ 67.47 $
Des Moines International Airport to Iowa State University check fare

~ 56.78 $
Des Moines to Mason City check fare

~ 146.70 $
Des Moines to Cedar Rapids check fare

~ 154.14 $
Des Moines International Airport to Marshalltown check fare

~ 75.69 $
Des Moines International Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Ames check fare

~ 56.43 $
Des Moines International Airport to Fort Dodge check fare

~ 125.71 $
Des Moines International Airport to Gateway Hotel and Conference Center check fare

~ 53.72 $
Des Moines International Airport to Prairie Meadows Casino, Racetrack, & Hotel check fare

~ 26.36 $
Des Moines International Airport to Des Moines Marriott Downtown check fare

~ 12.58 $
Des Moines to Omaha check fare

~ 162.82 $
Des Moines to Davenport check fare

~ 205.53 $
Des Moines to Urbandale check fare

~ 15.19 $

Nearby locations

Frequently asked questions

How much is a taxi from Airport to the city center?

Here are the most popular taxi fares from Des Moines airport to the city. These estimates are subject to change, so it’s always a good idea to confirm the fare with the taxi driver before starting your ride:

Des Moines International Airport to Iowa State University

~56.78 $
Des Moines International Airport to Marshalltown

~75.69 $
Des Moines International Airport to Hilton Garden Inn Ames

~56.43 $
Des Moines International Airport to Fort Dodge

~125.71 $
Des Moines International Airport to Gateway Hotel and Conference Center

~53.72 $

How much to tip a taxi driver in Des Moines?

Typically, taxi tip in Des Moines amounts to 10–12 percent of the total fare. But tipping always stays at passenger's discretion.

Are fares always shown in US dollars?

No, on Taxigator.net fares are displayed in local currency based on your starting location.

When I get the taxi fare quote from "taxi fare calculator", is that per person?

The taxi fare quoted is for the trip and for as many people there are in your group - up to capacity of the cab. So, it is per car. The only exception is carpool services such as UberPool, for example.

What to do if taxi services are not available in my location?

Consider alternative transportation options →

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