West Suffolk Taxi Tariffs (Effective 23 May 2025)
KH Taxi operates under West Suffolk Council’s regulated hackney carriage fares. All prices include VAT.
Tariff 1 — Between 6am and midnight
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£5.60
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.20
First mile: £5.60 • Each subsequent mile: £2.35 (approx.)
Tariff 2 — Midnight to 6am; Public/Bank Holidays; 6pm–midnight on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£8.40
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.30
First mile: £8.40 • Each subsequent mile: £3.50 (approx.)
Tariff 3 — From midnight Christmas Eve to midnight Boxing Day, and midnight New Year’s Eve to midnight New Year’s Day
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£11.20
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.40
First mile: £11.20 • Each subsequent mile: £4.70 (approx.)
The following tariffs apply when vehicles are carrying 5 or more passengers (minibus)
Tariff 4 — Between 6am and midnight (5+ passengers)
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£8.40
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.30
First mile: £8.40 • Each subsequent mile: £3.50 (approx.)
Tariff 5 — Midnight to 6am; Public/Bank Holidays; 6pm–midnight on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve (5+ passengers)
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£11.20
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.40
First mile: £11.20 • Each subsequent mile: £4.70 (approx.)
Tariff 6 — From midnight Christmas Eve to midnight Boxing Day, and midnight New Year’s Eve to midnight New Year’s Day (5+ passengers)
If the distance does not exceed 1760 yards (~1 mile)
£15.40
For each 152 yards or part thereof
£0.55
First mile: £15.40 • Each subsequent mile: £6.60 (approx.)
Additional charges
Waiting time (per minute)
£0.40
Congestion or toll charge incurred
As charged
Vehicle left unfit to continue to work
£150
Assistance dogs
No charge / cannot be refused
All meters must be calendar-controlled. KH Taxi follows West Suffolk Council tariffs.
Taxi Prices in West Suffolk — FAQs (KH Taxi, Newmarket)
What are the standard West Suffolk taxi prices in 2025?
Tariff 1 (06:00–24:00): £5.60 for the first 1,760 yards (~1 mile), then £0.20 per 152 yards (≈ £2.35 per mile). KH Taxi uses these regulated rates.
How much are late-night or bank holiday taxi fares?
Tariff 2 (00:00–06:00, Public/Bank Holidays, and 18:00–24:00 on Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve): £8.40 first mile, then £0.30 per 152 yards (≈ £3.50 per mile).
What are Christmas and New Year premium taxi rates?
Tariff 3: Midnight Christmas Eve → Midnight Boxing Day, and Midnight New Year’s Eve → Midnight New Year’s Day. £11.20 first mile, then £0.40 per 152 yards (≈ £4.70 per mile).
Do minibus (5+ passengers) prices differ?
Yes. Tariff 4 (daytime) £8.40 / £0.30; Tariff 5 (night/holidays) £11.20 / £0.40; Tariff 6 (Xmas/NY) £15.40 / £0.55.
What is the waiting time charge?
£0.40 per minute.
Are assistance dogs charged or refused?
No. Assistance dogs are free and must not be refused.
Are tolls or congestion charges included?
Any congestion/toll charge incurred is added at cost.
Does KH Taxi follow council hackney carriage fares?
Yes. Pricing is meter-based and calendar-controlled in line with West Suffolk Council tariffs.