How to Use
Fortaleza Taxi Service

What you need to know about Fortaleza Taxi Service!

According to ETUFOR, The Department of Transportation. There are 4072 registered Taxis and 53 designated Taxi stands in Fortaleza. Some taxi drivers belong to cooperative groups and are dispatched by radio.

Fortaleza Taxi Drivers are usually very professional, friendly and honest.They are independent contractors. Own their cars and reserve the right to accept or turn down a fare.

Important: It is mandatory that all vehicles registered for Fortaleza Taxi Service operate with a a red license plate.

Do Not get into any vehicle if it does not have the red plate!

Fortaleza Taxi Service Fares within the City Limits are determined by meter. Unless you negotiate a fixed rate before getting into the car.
All fares are negotiable, especially those that would go beyond R$ 20:00 on the meter.

Bandeira (Flag) 1 :

Weekdays (6AM to 8PM),

Saturday's (6AM to 1PM)

Per Kilometer R$ 1.48

The Minimum Fare: R$ 2.96

Bandeira (Flag) 2 :

Weekdays (8PM to 6AM),

Saturdays after 1PM, Sundays,

Holidays and the entire month of December.

Per Kilometer R$ 2.22

Hourly Rate (For Waiting): R$ 14.80

If you don't speak Portuguese write your destination down on a piece of paper and show it to the driver. If you agreed upon a fixed rate. Write that down as well. Make sure you have a firm agreement with him before taking off!

It’s very easy to be misunderstood. Even Brazilians from the southern states have trouble understanding the people in Fortaleza and vice-versa!

Fortaleza Taxi Service Fares to Destinations Beyond the City Limits:

For Fortaleza Beaches and other destinations beyond the city limits you have to negotiate with the driver before taking off. The drivers have a list that includes most destinations and their distance in kilometers from Fortaleza.

Fortaleza Destinations & Distances Table

To calculate any fare. The local rate is between R$ .70 and R$ .80 per kilometer. So if your destination is 50 Km from Fortaleza. You have to include the drivers return trip whether he is coming back with you or not.

100 km (round trip) x R$.70/ R$.80 = a fare between R$ 70.00-R$ 80.00

As you get further from the city the rate per kilometer becomes less. Yet, the greater distances make the trip by taxi less practical.

Canoa Quebarda a very popular destination is 167 Km from Fortaleza, 334 Km (round trip). The trip takes 2 1/2 hours if you don't stop. A good rate is R$ 200.00. R$ .60 per/ km.

Jericoacoara - Jijoca is 294 km from Fortaleza. From Jijoca you need a 4x4 vehicle to take you the last 20 Km to Jericoacoara. Round trip 592 Km. The going rate is R$ 350.00. R$ .60per/ km. A very long and tiring trip by Taxi.

For Jericoacoara I would reccommend the Rendecao Bus Company, which leaves from 3 locations (including the airport) in Fortaleza 3 times a day. One way is only R$ 35.00 and includes the last leg of the trip by 4 wheel drive to Jericoacoara.

Fortaleza Airport Taxi Service

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