There are several cab companies operating within the greater Las Vegas area, however all of the companies operate under similar rules and rates. Complaints about cabs and cab drivers are not uncommon. Except in the case of criminal activity these should be reported to the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and not the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department or the casino where you are staying.
All cabs in Las Vegas are under the jurisdiction of the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority, and all rates for different companies should follow the following guidelines:
Initial activation of the meter - $3.30
Each 1/13 mile - $.20 ($2.60/mile)
Waiting time per hour - $30
Additional McCarran pick-up fee - $1.80
Tipping cab drivers is customary. Keep in mind that most cab companies actually charge their drivers for the privilege of working and their hourly rate is basically gone after taxes. They pay taxes on tips whether they get tipped or not and this is taken directly from their pay check. On a bad day they can work a 10 hour shift and actually have lost money at the end of the day.
Most sources agree 15% is average and an extra $1 or $2 dollars for bags.
Address 257 Elliott Rd 7, Henderson Phone 702-568-7700
Deluxe Taxicab serves primarily the Henderson area but may serve the greater Las Vegas area. They have both large vehicles for groups and regular cabs. Wheelchair accessible vehicles available. They have English speaking drivers. No information available on the quality of any specific vehicle or driver.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30Address 4675 Wynn Road Phone 702-386-9102
Desert Cab is a larger taxi company that serves the larger Vegas Valley area. They have larger cabs for groups and regular cabs. Wheelchair accessible cabs available on request. The stage at McCarran Airport and have several staging points at hotels throughout Vegas. Availability of staged vehicles can vary. There is no information on quality of specific drivers or vehicles.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 1910 Industrial Road Phone 702-384-2322
Henderson Taxi is located in Henderson, a suburb of Las Vegas, and primarily serves the Henderson area. They are partnered with Whittlesea and Blue Cab company in Las Vegas. They have both traditional cabs and larger vehicles for groups. Quality of the vehicle varies from one driver to another. There is no information available on specific drivers.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 5010 South Valley View Boulevard Phone 702-736-8383
Las Vegas Taxi Cabs one cab company operating in the greater Las Vegas area, operating under these names, Ace, ABC Union, ANLV and Vegas Western Cab Company. They have both traditional cabs and larger vehicles for groups. They post at McCarran airport and several casinos throughout Las Vegas. Walk-up availability will vary. There is no information available on quality of any specific vehicle or driver.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
For pricing from McCarran to many of the popular hotels refer to the taxi cab authority website, http://taxi.state.nv.us/FaresFees.htm
Address 4195 West Diablo Drive Phone 702-732-4400
Lucky Cab is a large cab company servicing the greater Las Vegas area. They have staging points at McCarran and several hotels throughout Las Vegas. Availability at any staging point varies by availability. They have both large vehicles for groups and regular cabs. There is no information available on the quality of each specific vehicle or the quality of any specific driver.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 5490 Cameron Street Phone 702-248-1111
Nellis Cab is a smaller taxi service operating primarily in the Nellis area but also throughout the valley. They have a range of vehicles, large cabs for groups and regular cabs. There is no information available on the quality of any specific vehicle or driver.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 2000 Industrial Road Phone 702-384-6111
Whittlesea Blue Cab are a cab company operating under two names in the entire greater Las Vegas area. They are also partnered with Henderson Cab serving the Henderson area. They have large cabs for groups and regular cabs, and wheelchair accessible vehicles are available upon request. They have staging points at McCarran Airport and several hotels in Las Vegas. The quality of any specific driver or vehicle varies.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 5225 West Post Road Phone 702-873-2000
Yellow, Checker and Star cab company is one company operating under these three names throughout the greater Las Vegas are. They have vans and SUV’s for larger groups and regular cabs. They also have wheelchair accessible vehicles upon request. They stage at McCarran Airport and may be staged at hotels throughout Las Vegas at specific times. There is no information on the quality of specific vehicles or the drivers.
Prices are determined by the Nevada Taxi Cab Authority and are as follows:
Initial drop $3.30
For airport pickup an additional charge of $1.80
$2.60/ mile added every 1/13 mile
$.25/ 30 seconds wait time
Address 2880 Meade Avenue Phone 702-739-1010