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Taxi in Victoria: companies, phone numbers & prices

Victoria Data updated

We list 13 services for Victoria, among them Island Chauffeur, Uptown Taxi, Victoria Taxi and 10 more. Island Chauffeur, Uptown Taxi, Victoria Taxi and 7 more list airport rides. Uber (Greater Victoria) works here through an app. BlueBird Cabs and Yellow Cab of Victoria list wheelchair-accessible vehicles. Only one of them publishes rates we could check, so ask the others for a quote before a long trip. 1 listing relies on directory information and is marked as unconfirmed. We do not dispatch cars, so call the company you pick.

Taxi companies

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.

Uptown Taxi

  • Airport rides

Uptown Taxi is a top-rated taxi company known for clean cabs, friendly drivers, and reliable service. The company is recognized for its modern fleet and positive customer reviews.

Serves
Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport, Swartz Bay ferry terminal
Details and notes

Pros: Clean vehicles, courteous drivers, reliable service, highly rated in Victoria and now serving Parksville area.

Cons: Focused primarily on Victoria, limited information on dedicated Parksville fleet.

Details come from the company's website. The site lists Greater Victoria only, so confirm any Parksville or Qualicum Beach trip by phone.

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

Victoria Taxi

  • Eco / electric
  • Airport rides
  • App booking

Owner-operated fleet of about 70 cars that runs around the clock in Greater Victoria. Covers Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the Swartz Bay ferry terminal and the U.S. ferry docks.

Serves
Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Swartz Bay ferry terminal, U.S. ferry terminals
Details

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

BlueBird Cabs

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • App booking
  • Cards accepted

Greater Victoria cab company on the road since 1946. Works around the clock and has booking apps for iPhone and Android.

Serves
Greater Victoria and surrounding areas (also listed for Sidney)
Office
2612 Quadra Street, 2nd Floor, Victoria, BC V8T 4E4
Details

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

Yellow Cab of Victoria

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Airport rides

Curbside taxi pickup at Victoria International Airport, including accessible rides for wheelchair and scooter users.

Serves
Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Details

Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-800-808-6881

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

Esquimalt Saanich Taxi

  • Airport rides

Serves Esquimalt, Saanich and the rest of Greater Victoria.

Serves
Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich
Office
817 Fisgard St, Victoria, BC V8W 1R9
Details and notes

Other numbers:
Other number on file: 250-386-7766

Reported to share a dispatch centre with Yellow Cab of Victoria, so a call may be answered by that call centre. We also hold a second number, 250-386-7766, from an older listing.

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

Westshore Taxi

  • Airport rides

Covers Sooke out to Port Renfrew, plus the airport and the ferry terminal. Child car seats are available on request.

Serves
Sooke to Port Renfrew, airport and ferry terminal
Details and notes

Details come from the Sooke community directory, not the company.

Information from sooke.org, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Sidney Taxi

  • Airport rides

Local cab in Sidney and North Saanich. Does airport transfers, deliveries and scheduled rides.

Serves
Sidney, North Saanich, Saanich Peninsula
Office
1852 Canso Rd Suite 101, North Saanich, BC V8L 5V5
Details

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

Peninsula Taxi

Taxi listed for Sidney and the Saanich Peninsula.

Serves
Sidney, the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria Airport (YYJ)
Details and notes

Reported to be affiliated with Yellow Cab of Victoria while keeping its own local number for the Peninsula.

Information from rome2rio.com, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

Limos at Your Service

  • Unconfirmed details

Sedan and limousine chauffeur service for Sooke and the Westshore.

Serves
Sooke and Westshore
Details and notes

Only a Sooke directory listing was found; the company's own website appears to describe a different, US-wide service, so check details before booking.

Information from sooke.org, checked October 2026. Confirm details with the company.

LA Limousines

  • Eco / electric
  • Airport rides

Limousine service for Sooke, Metchosin and the Westshore.

Serves
Sooke, Metchosin, West Shore, Victoria and Vancouver Island
Office
772 Goldstream Avenue, Victoria, BC V9B 2X3
Details and notes

Other numbers:
Toll-free: 1-888-933-5466

This is a limousine and chauffeur company, not a metered taxi. Rates are not published online.

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

Uber (Greater Victoria)

  • Rideshare app
  • Airport rides
  • App booking

Rides through the Uber app. Victoria International Airport has marked pickup spots along the Short Term Lot curb.

Serves
Greater Victoria, from Langford to downtown Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula including Swartz Bay ferry terminal, Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Price
Regional minimum fare (Capital Regional District): $6.03, since August 18, 2026
Details and notes

Early or late flights can mean longer driver arrival times.

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

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.

Taxi companies side by side

Compare taxi and ride services
Service Serves Starting price Wheelchair Airport App Cards Call
Island Chauffeur Central Vancouver Island, including Parksville, Qualicum Beach,… – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-954-9694
Uptown Taxi Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport, Swartz Bay fe… – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-888-3000
Victoria Taxi Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ), Swartz … – Not listed Yes Yes Not listed 250-383-7111
BlueBird Cabs Greater Victoria and surrounding areas (also listed for Sidney) – Yes Not listed Yes Yes 250-382-2222
Yellow Cab of Victoria Greater Victoria, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) – Yes Yes Not listed Not listed 250-381-2222
Esquimalt Saanich Taxi Victoria, Esquimalt and Saanich – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-381-2222
Westshore Taxi Sooke to Port Renfrew, airport and ferry terminal – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-478-7888
Sidney Taxi Sidney, North Saanich, Saanich Peninsula – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-656-6666
Peninsula Taxi Sidney, the Saanich Peninsula and Victoria Airport (YYJ) – Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed 250-656-1111
Limos at Your Service Sooke and Westshore – Not listed Not listed Not listed Not listed 1-800-219-2664
LA Limousines Sooke, Metchosin, West Shore, Victoria and Vancouver Island – Not listed Yes Not listed Not listed 250-391-9000
Uber (Greater Victoria) Greater Victoria, from Langford to downtown Victoria and the Sa… Regional minimum fare (Capital Regional District): $6.0… Not listed Yes Yes Not listed –
Nanaimo Airporter Greater Nanaimo, Lantzville, Cedar, Extension, Yellow Point, La… – Not listed Yes Yes Not listed 778-441-2133

Common questions about taxis in Victoria

Which taxi companies serve Victoria?

Listed services covering Victoria: Island Chauffeur, Uptown Taxi, Victoria Taxi, BlueBird Cabs, Yellow Cab of Victoria, Esquimalt Saanich Taxi, Westshore Taxi, Sidney Taxi, Peninsula Taxi, Limos at Your Service, LA Limousines, Uber (Greater Victoria), Nanaimo Airporter. Check each provider for exact service areas and availability.

How much does a taxi cost in Victoria?

Starting rates published by the services above: Uber (Greater Victoria): Regional minimum fare (Capital Regional District): $6.03, since August 18, 2026. The final fare depends on distance, time and waiting, so confirm with the company or use the fare estimate for a rough idea.

Are there wheelchair-accessible taxis in Victoria?

These services mention accessible vehicles: BlueBird Cabs, Yellow Cab of Victoria. Accessible vans are often limited, so book ahead.

Can I get a taxi to or from the airport near Victoria?

These services list airport rides: Island Chauffeur, Uptown Taxi, Victoria Taxi, Yellow Cab of Victoria, Esquimalt Saanich Taxi, Westshore Taxi, Sidney Taxi, LA Limousines, Uber (Greater Victoria), Nanaimo Airporter. Ask about flat rates and pre-booking for early or late flights.

Uber and taxi prices around Victoria

RouteDistanceTimeUber (standard)Taxi (published tariff)
Downtown Victoria to Craigdarroch Castle 3 km 10 min $11 –
UVic to Oak Bay 4 km 10 min $13 –
Downtown Victoria to Oak Bay 5 km 12 min $14 –
Downtown Victoria to Esquimalt 6 km 15 min $17 –
Downtown Victoria to UVic 8 km 15 min $19 –
Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal to Victoria Airport (YYJ) 10 km 15 min $21 –
Downtown Victoria to Langford 15 km 25 min $31 –
Langford to UVic 20 km 30 min $38 –
Downtown Victoria to Butchart Gardens 21 km 30 min $39 –
Downtown Victoria to Sidney 25 km 35 min $46 –

Estimates from average rates at normal demand, before tips, tolls and airport fees. The taxi column uses the tariff of a company listed for the route when one is published, and is left empty when none is.

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