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Taxi from Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver, fare, estimate & time

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces. The estimated fare to Vancouver is C$16-C$26. The official taxi rank is just outside arrivals, don't go with anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.

Vancouver International Airport is about 8 km southwest of Vancouver from Vancouver.

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Taxi from Vancouver International Airport, every provider

Enter your pickup and drop-off in Vancouver (say, the airport to your hotel), and compare taxi and private-transfer offers with the price fixed upfront.

Not just the centre

From Vancouver International Airport to other towns

  • Victoria · 86 km, ~90 min · C$149-C$237

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

How much is a taxi from Vancouver International Airport to Vancouver?
Roughly C$16-C$26 at the local tariff. Many airports run a flat fare to zones, ask at the taxi desk first.
Can I get Uber / Bolt from Vancouver International Airport?
Metered taxi, flat zone fares at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal in most provinces.
Taxi or a pre-booked transfer?
A taxi is cheaper for a short ride and one or two people. A pre-booked transfer is worth it for a late arrival, heavy bags, kids, or when you don't want to haggle, the price is fixed upfront.
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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Official airport site: https://www.yvr.ca

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