14 December 20258 min de lectura

¿Cuánto cuesta un taxi en New York? (Guía de taxis amarillos 2026)

Tarifas de los taxis amarillos de New York, explicación de la tarifa plana a JFK, desglose de propinas y recargos, y cuándo Uber es más barato en 2026.

Comprueba la tarifa exacta en New York Costumbres de propinas en United States

Los taxis amarillos de New York funcionan con un sistema de taxímetro con múltiples recargos que pueden añadir entre un 40 y un 50% al precio base del contador. Para los viajes al aeropuerto JFK, existe una tarifa plana de $70 a Manhattan. Aquí está el desglose completo para 2026.

Tarifas de los taxis amarillos de NYC (2026)

Cargo inicial$3.00

Por milla$2.50

Por minuto (tráfico lento)$0.50

Recargo nocturno (8 pm–6 am)+$0.50 on meter

Recargo por congestión (por debajo de la calle 96, Manhattan)+$2.50

Recargo del estado de New York+$0.30

Tarifa plana del aeropuerto JFK a Manhattan+$1.00

JFK Airport flat rate to any Manhattan destination$70.00 (excl. tolls, tip)

Cómo funciona la tarifa plana a JFK

La tarifa plana de $70 aplica a cualquier destino en Manhattan desde JFK. Esto NO incluye peajes de puentes o túneles ($8.50–19), precios por congestión ni propina. Un viaje en taxi de JFK → Midtown suele costar entre $85 y $105 en total con una propina del 20%.

Ejemplos de tarifas de taxi en NYC

LaGuardia (LGA) does not have a flat rate — the meter runs, and fares to Midtown Manhattan are typically $35–55 plus tolls and tip. Newark Liberty (EWR) in New Jersey uses metered yellow cabs or Uber; expect $70–90 plus a $20 out-of-state (New Jersey) surcharge that appears on most routes. The PATH train from Newark to Manhattan costs $2.75 and is significantly cheaper for solo travellers.

Sample NYC Taxi Fares

JFK → Midtown Manhattan (all-in estimate)$90–110 (flat $70 + tolls + 20% tip)

JFK → Lower East Side / Brooklyn border$85–100 all-in

LaGuardia → Midtown Manhattan$45–65 all-in

Newark EWR → Midtown Manhattan$85–110 all-in (incl. NJ surcharge)

Times Square → Brooklyn (metered)$30–50 + tolls + tip

Grand Central → Upper West Side (short)$12–18 + tip

Penn Station → Greenwich Village$10–16 + tip

World Trade Center → JFK$70 flat + tolls + tip

Uber vs Yellow Cab in NYC

Yellow cab (typical 3-mile Midtown ride)$15–22 metered + surcharges

Uber uberX (same route)$18–28 upfront (varies with surge)

Lyft (same route)$16–26 upfront

Yellow cab from JFK$90–110 all-in

Uber from JFK (fixed price)$65–85 all-in (no toll surprise)

How to Pay in a New York Yellow Cab

All NYC yellow cabs are required by law to accept credit and debit cards. The touchscreen terminal in the back seat accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and contactless tap payments including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Cash is also accepted. Do not let a driver claim the card machine is broken — report it to the NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC).

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Always tip 20% in NYC yellow cabs. The payment terminal will prompt you for 20%, 25%, or 30% — 20% is the local norm. Drivers depend on tips as part of their income.

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Never accept a ride from an unlicensed "gypsy cab" or unofficial driver at JFK or Penn Station. These vehicles are unregulated, uninsured, and the source of most tourist overcharging complaints. Only use yellow cabs from the official taxi rank or pre-book Uber/Lyft through the app.

Common NYC Taxi Scams

•Unofficial drivers at JFK arrivals quoting $100–150 flat — the regulated flat rate is $70 before tolls.
•Metering on the JFK flat-rate trip — the driver should NOT run the meter to JFK.
•Claiming the card machine is broken to force a cash payment at an inflated rate.
•Refusing to cross borough boundaries — yellow cabs are required to take you anywhere in the five boroughs.
•Excessive route diversions — use Google Maps to confirm a reasonable route is being taken.

Preguntas Frecuentes

How do I pay in a New York yellow cab?

All NYC yellow cabs accept credit and debit cards via the in-cab terminal, as well as contactless payments (Apple Pay, Google Pay). Cash is also accepted. A card surcharge is not permitted.

Is Uber cheaper than a yellow cab in NYC?

It depends. For JFK trips, Uber often shows $65–85 all-in versus a yellow cab's $90–110 all-in, making Uber cheaper and more predictable. For short Midtown rides, both are comparable. During surge, Uber can exceed taxi rates.

What is congestion pricing in NYC?

Since mid-2024, most vehicles entering Manhattan below 60th Street pay a congestion surcharge. For yellow cabs, this is passed to passengers as a $2.50 addition to the fare, regardless of whether you are crossing the tolled boundary during the ride.

How much should I tip a NYC taxi driver?

20% is the standard tip in New York City. The payment terminal defaults to 20%, 25%, and 30% options. Tipping below 15% is considered poor form. For a $15 metered ride, a $3 tip (20%) is expected.

Does the JFK flat rate include tolls?

No — the $70 JFK flat rate does not include bridge or tunnel tolls ($8.50–19 depending on route), the congestion surcharge ($2.50), or your tip. Budget $90–110 all-in for a JFK to Manhattan trip.

Can a yellow cab refuse to take me to the outer boroughs?

No — yellow cabs are required by TLC rules to take passengers anywhere within New York City's five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island). A refusal can be reported to 311.

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