Travel safely with Welcome Pickups
Net Safety Score
We’ve introduced a metric indicating how safe travellers feel when using our services during the COVID-19 pandemic. After every ride, we ask each traveller to leave a review.
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20 minute gap between transfers
Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin.
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Regular Car Sanitisation
Our drivers thoroughly sanitise and disinfect cars according to Welcome Safety Protocol
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Contactless ride
When you book, you can request to have zero contact with the driver during the transfer with just one click. In this case, the driver won’t help you with your luggage or shake hands.
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Sanitiser in every car
We provide hand sanitisers and hand wipes for all our travellers. Our drivers have their own sanitiser, which they use before and after every ride
Anchorage Taxi
Anchorage is the sprawling main city of Alaska, known for its impressive cultural sites and stunning wilderness. Be sure to check out the Alaska Native Heritage Center, visit the immense glaciers and take a bike ride along the stunning coastal trail. As Anchorage is so large, getting around the city can be a little daunting and challenging; that’s why we recommend taking a quick and comfortable Anchorage taxi for your transfers. You can easily catch an Anchorage cab in the street, at a taxi rank, by calling one of the phone dispatch companies or by simply booking your ride in advance.
Hand picked & english speaking drivers
Same price as a regular Taxi from the line
Drivers are always on time
24/7 Email & Phone support
How much does a taxi cost?
(05:00 - 24:00)
(00:00 - 05:00)
Cost of a Taxi in Anchorage
Each Anchorage taxi company sets its own fares, which are based on a taximeter that uses distance and time travelled to calculate the end cost. Having said this, most Anchorage cab companies use approximately the same prices for their flag fare and price per mile to beat the competition. The average costs are as follows:
Base fare: $2.75 (€2.60)
Price per mile: $2.75 (€2.60)
Price per 1-hour wait: $38 (€36.50)
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How to Get an Anchorage Cab
There are plenty of taxis in Anchorage that are ready to whisk you from point A to point B anywhere in the city. You can easily get an Anchorage cab by hailing one in the street or walking to one of the many taxi ranks around the city. The main taxi ranks are located outside large shopping malls, major hotels and tourist attractions.
On the other hand, if you’re looking to catch a taxi in Anchorage from outside the city or are travelling late at night and don’t want to wait in the street, you can call a phone dispatch Anchorage taxi company instead. Some of the more reliable companies are:
Alaska Yellow: +1 907 222 2222
City Taxi: +1 907 744 9604
Independent Taxi Dispatch: +1 907 550 5000
Why Book Your Cabs in Anchorage with Welcome Pickups
Although taxis in Anchorage AK are available 24/7, during snowstorms or high season, there can be a very long wait for both phone dispatch companies and for an empty taxi to pass in the street. To avoid these wait times, we recommend booking your Anchorage cab in advance with Welcome Pickups. We offer guaranteed on-time pickups, personalised transfers, 24/7 customer support and competitive prices. Let us take care of all your Anchorage taxi needs so you can make the most out of your time in this magical city.
Anchorage Taxi Tips
- Ensure your Anchorage taxi driver resets the taximeter to the base fare before you begin your journey.
- Make sure you wear your seatbelt at all times while in an Anchorage cab, as this is required by law.
- Tipping your driver is expected in Alaska. You can add 10-15% to your final fare as a tip.
- Baby seats or booster seats for small children are not offered as standard, but you can bring and fit your own for free.
Wheelchair Accessible Taxi in Anchorage
Cabs in Anchorage AK aren’t wheelchair accessible as standard. However, most taxi companies do offer wheelchair accessible vehicles upon request. If you need this, you can call the local companies and let the phone dispatch operator know you will need a fully wheelchair accessible vehicle. Some companies that offer this service are:
Alaska Yellow Dispatch: +1 907 222 2222
K-Sea Transportation: +1 907 276 2725
AnchorRIDES: +1 907 343 6543
Anchorage Cab Safety and Complaints
Taxis in Anchorage AK are usually very safe and well monitored by their respective companies. However, if you do have any issues such as a rude driver or overcharging, it’s best to call the company directly and give them the name of the driver and the taxi number. The company name and number can usually be found on the side of each taxi. If you felt unsafe or were threatened during your ride, you can report it to the Anchorage Police Department by filling in this form.