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GTAA Taxi Tariff Explained (Current Airport Rates)
What the Greater Toronto Airports Authority sets for airport taxis and limos — in plain language, with current numbers.
Quick answer: The GTAA regulates airport taxi and limo fares at Toronto Pearson. To downtown, the official taxi flat rate is about $60–$75 by zone (e.g. ~$68 to the Distillery District, ~$62 to Liberty Village); beyond the zone map it's roughly $1.90/km. Limos run about 10% more and include tax. Verified July 2026 — always confirm on the official Toronto Pearson tariff.
Who sets airport taxi rates at Pearson?
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) — the body that runs Pearson — licenses airport taxis and limos and sets their fares. That's why every licensed airport taxi charges the same flat rate to a given zone: it's regulated, not negotiated at the curb.
The tariff at a glance
| Trip | Official rate |
|---|---|
| Pearson → Downtown Toronto (by zone) | ~$60–$75 flat |
| Zone 2 — East (Distillery / Cherry St) | ~$68 flat |
| Zone 3 — West (Liberty Village / Exhibition) | ~$62 flat |
| Beyond the zone map | ~$1.90 / km |
| More than 4 passengers / extra baggage (taxi) | +~$15 |
| Airport limousine vs taxi | ~10% more, tax included |
Source: Greater Toronto Airports Authority published taxi & limo tariff, Toronto Pearson. Figures verified July 2026 — confirm the current tariff on the official page.
How a prebooked flat quote compares
Airport taxi flat rates only apply from the airport, to set zones, in a shared curb queue. A prebooked limo gives you a fixed quote both ways, from any address, with flight tracking, meet & greet and no line-up. How our flat rates work →
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who sets taxi rates at Pearson Airport?
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA), which runs Pearson, licenses airport taxis and limos and sets their flat rates. Every licensed airport taxi charges the same regulated rate to a given zone.
How much is the airport taxi to downtown Toronto?
About $60–$75 flat depending on zone — for example roughly $68 to the Distillery District and $62 to Liberty Village, per the GTAA tariff. Confirm the current figure on the official Toronto Pearson page.
Do Pearson airport taxis use a meter?
To Toronto zones they use regulated flat rates. Beyond the zone map, trips are charged at about $1.90 per kilometre.
Is there a surcharge for extra passengers?
The GTAA taxi tariff adds about $15 for trips carrying more than four passengers or extra baggage.
Are airport limos more expensive than taxis?
Airport limousines run roughly 10% more than taxis, and limo fares include tax where taxi fares may not.
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