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Taxi company

Yellow Cab

Nanaimo and surrounding areas

Reliable, affordable taxi service with app and online booking. Covers all major Nanaimo transport hubs.

Office
1005 Farquhar Street, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2G2
Serves
Nanaimo and surrounding areas
Price
Initial flag: $3.90, $2.72/km, $48.74/hr wait time
Price
Nanaimo – Nanaimo Airport (YCD): ~$50–$60 (estimate)
Good to know
Airport rides, App booking

At the published tariff, a 10 km ride costs about $31.10 before waiting time, extras and tip. Try your own distance in the calculator.

Pros

24/7 service, app booking, reliable, covers airport/ferries.

Cons

Standard taxi wait times during peak hours.

Questions about Yellow Cab

How do I contact Yellow Cab?

Call 250-751-1111. The company website is nanaimotaxi.ca.

Where does Yellow Cab operate?

Nanaimo and surrounding areas. Ask the company whether your pickup address is covered.

Does Yellow Cab do airport rides?

The listing mentions airport rides. Confirm the airport, the price and whether you need to pre-book.

Trips near Yellow Cab: what they cost

Estimated Uber prices for popular trips in the area this company serves. Open a route for the taxi fare, the options and the companies you can call.

Other companies in the same area

Electric Taxi

  • Eco / electric
  • Airport rides
  • App booking

Tesla Model 3 taxi company serving Parksville and Qualicum Beach, with booking through its website.

Serves
Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo
Office
Parksville, BC V9P 2P8
Details and notes

Pros: 100% electric Tesla vehicles, environmentally friendly, premium service, airport and business transportation, food and alcohol delivery.

Cons: Limited to Parksville, Qualicum, and nearby areas; may require advance booking during peak times.

Runs a fleet of Tesla Model 3 cars and is registered in BC as Electric Taxi Limited. A second site, taxiserviceparksville.ca, is also listed.

Information from electrictaxis.ca, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Island Chauffeur

  • Airport rides

Chauffeur and taxi service specializing in airport transfers and personalized rides.

Serves
Central Vancouver Island, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Comox, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Victoria and the main ferry terminals
Office
667 Temple St, Parksville, BC V9P 1A9
Details and notes

Pros: Personalized service, suitable for airport and long-distance transfers.

Cons: May be more expensive than standard taxis, limited spontaneous availability.

Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-877-954-9694
Text: 250-954-9694

The street address comes from a directory listing, not the company site. The company states that rides are pre-booked with at least 4 days notice.

Information from islandchauffeur.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

AC Taxi

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport rides

24/7 taxi service with wheelchair-accessible vehicles and experienced drivers. Participates in HandyDart and Taxi Saver programs.

Serves
Nanaimo, Nanaimo Airport, ferry terminals, bus depot
Office
835 Old Victoria Road, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5Z9
Details

Pros: Wheelchair accessible, experienced drivers, covers all transport hubs.

Cons: Standard taxi pricing, may require advance booking for accessibility.

Nanaimo Airporter

  • Airport rides
  • App booking

Shuttle with door-to-door pickup, available around the clock. Runs to the Departure Bay, Duke Point and Gabriola ferry terminals and to Nanaimo Airport, and also covers Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet. You can book online.

Serves
Greater Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Extension, Yellow Point, Ladysmith, Duncan, Mill Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanoose, Port Alberni, Tofino, Ucluelet, Courtenay, Victoria Airport and Comox Airport
Details

Other numbers:
Toll-free, rates to distant destinations: 1-888-758-2133

Information from nanaimoairporter.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

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