How do taxis and taxi fares work in Gibraltar?

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Gibraltar taxis are licensed, metered and mostly white, and can be hailed, picked up at ranks or booked by phone. Point-to-point journeys are charged on the meter, while Rock Tours of the Upper Rock are sold separately at a fixed price, usually per person with Nature Reserve entry included.
Finding a taxi
Taxis wait at ranks including the frontier and airport area, Casemates, and the cruise terminal, and can also be hailed or booked by phone. The Gibraltar Taxi Association is the main body representing licensed drivers. Ride-hailing services such as Uber do not operate in Gibraltar.
Metered fares
All licensed taxis must have a meter, and standard journeys are charged on it, with a starting charge plus a distance-based rate. Fares are regulated, and night or holiday supplements may apply. Because Gibraltar is small, most town journeys are short. Ask the driver to start the meter, and confirm the fare in advance for longer trips such as into Spain.
Rock Tours
Private cars cannot be driven into the Upper Rock Nature Reserve by non-residents, so licensed taxi tours are the main way to see the Upper Rock by vehicle, especially while the cable car is closed. Tours are priced separately from metered fares, typically per person with Nature Reserve entry included, and cover sites such as the Pillars of Hercules viewpoint, St Michael's Cave, the Apes' Den and the Great Siege Tunnels. Private tours for a whole vehicle cost more. Confirm what is included before setting off.
Paying
Cash in pounds is the safest option and euros are commonly accepted, though change will usually be given in pounds. Card acceptance varies by vehicle. Tipping is not expected; rounding up is common.
Accessibility
Some taxis are wheelchair accessible; request one when booking.

How do taxis and taxi fares work in Gibraltar?

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Finding a taxi

Metered fares

Rock Tours

Paying