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
Taxis in San Diego
With over 35 million visitors a year, San Diego is one of the top ten visitor and meeting destinations in the U.S. With a growing sector focused on arts and culture, great food and some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, San Diego is undoubtedly a great holiday destination for family, friends or couples alike. And there is no better way to explore the beautiful city than by taking a taxi; so book a San Diego taxi and start preparing for your sunny holiday now.
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 San Diego Taxi
Taxis in San Diego calculate their faires using a taximeter, based on the time and distance travelled. It is good to know that there are no separate fares for day, night or weekend fares. Moreover, it is customary to tip your taxi driver, 15% to 20% tip of the end fare.
Although many San Diego taxi companies exist, all have to abide by the rates set by the government of California presented below:
Base Fee: $2.80 (€2.50)
Cost Per Km: $1.88 (€1.65)
Waiting Time Per Hour: $24 (€21.15)
Standard San Diego taxis carry four passengers, including children. Thus, if you are travelling in a larger group, it is recommended to pre-book your private transfer.
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How to get a San Diego Taxi
Many taxicab companies operate in San Diego, and they are very easy to find; at San Diego International Airport, you can just follow the signs leading to the Transportation Plazas, or in the city, you can simply head to popular sights, where you will find official taxi stands, hail a taxi straight from the streets, request a cab from a taxi app, send an SMS to 777222, or call one of the many taxicab companies:
Yellow Radio Service: (+1) 619-444.-444
Yellow Cab San Diego: (+1) 619-858-760
American Radio Service: (+1) 619-234-1111
Orange Radio Service: (+1) 619-223-5555
San Diego Dispatch: (+1) 619-226-8294
USA Radio Dispatch: (+1) 619-231-1144
Benefits of Booking a Private Transfer With Welcome
Time optimisation whilst visiting a city is the best way to make the most out of your holiday. The best way to do that is by pre-booking a private transfer with Welcome Pickups. Welcome ensures on-time pickups, whenever and wherever you decide. Furthermore, Welcome offers personalised transfers, stellar 24/7 customer service, and local friendly drivers.
So, avoid surcharges and long waits in the San Diego heat, and book your San Diego transfer now with Welcome Pickups.
San Diego Taxi Tips
- Make sure your taxicab driver resets their taximeter before beginning your trip.
- It is customary to tip your San Diego taxi driver. Most travellers leave a 15% to 20% tip.
- There are no price differences for day, night or weekend taxi rides in San Diego.
- All taxi drivers should accept credit card payments; however, if it is always recommended to ask your San Diego cab driver beforehand.
- You can always ask your driver for an approximate price to your destination before starting your trip. Main taxi stands should give you an approximate price for popular destinations.
Taxi Safety and Complaints in San Diego
Most taxi drivers in San Diego are reliable, friendly and safe. However, if you underwent a bad experience, you can contact MTS (Metropolitan Transit System) and file a complaint to the “Taxicab Administration Office”, either through their website or by calling:
(+1) 921-131-029 or (+1) 619-595-3086 (Office hours: Monday-Friday from 08:00 to 17:00).
Alternatively, you can directly report your San Diego cab driver to the company you travelled with.
In both cases, you need to keep your driver’s licence number, number plate and the date and time you travelled on.
San Diego Wheelchair Accessible Taxis and Transfers
Unfortunately, standard San Diego taxis services are not able to accommodate wheelchairs, for that reason, you will need to contact a private cab company. Many companies offer wheelchair accessible vehicles, such as:
Curbside Handi-Transport: (+1) 858-217-6294
San Diego Mobility Vans: (+1) 619-807-1050
Golden Health Transportation: (+1) 858-521-8885
All Points Assisted Transportation: (+1) 619-244-9929