Taxi from Zócalo to Polanco (Avenida Masaryk)

A taxi from Zócalo to Polanco (Avenida Masaryk) costs about MX$49.40 on a weekday and MX$59.28 at night (7.4 km, about 22 min). From the official Mexico City taxi tariff in force since 3 April 2013, checked 5 November 2026.

Weekday daytime · metered MX$49.40 MX$42.98 in light traffic · MX$52.61 in heavy 7.4 km · about 22 min

Pick-up charge, Taxi libreAcuerdo por el que se emite resolución que determina el importe de la tarifa aplicable al servicio de transporte público individual de pasajeros (taxi) en el Distrito Federal
MX$8.74
Taxi libre: 4.12 km, 16.2 min in slow trafficAcuerdo por el que se emite resolución que determina el importe de la tarifa aplicable al servicio de transporte público individual de pasajeros (taxi) en el Distrito Federal
MX$40.72
Meter steps of 1.07 (completed steps only)Acuerdo por el que se emite resolución que determina el importe de la tarifa aplicable al servicio de transporte público individual de pasajeros (taxi) en el Distrito Federal
−MX$0.06
Total, typical traffic
MX$49.40

This is the taxi libre, hailed in the street. Taxis from a stand (sitio) and radio taxis you call have higher meter rates set by the same tariff.
The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.

Through the day

When	Typical fare	Light to heavy traffic	What changes
Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00	MX$49.40	MX$42.98–MX$52.61	The reference time
Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30	MX$49.40	MX$42.98–MX$52.61	Only the traffic
NightTuesday 23:30	MX$59.28	MX$51.58–MX$63.13	Night service (23
Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00	MX$49.40	MX$42.98–MX$52.61	Only the traffic

Where you start and end

Pick-up: Zócalo: The great square of the historic centre, between the cathedral and the National Palace. The streets around it are often closed for events and marches.
Drop-off: Polanco (Avenida Masaryk): Avenida Presidente Masaryk, Polanco's street of shops and restaurants, north of Chapultepec Park.

About this trip

How much is a taxi from Zócalo to Polanco (Avenida Masaryk)?: About MX$49.40 on a weekday in the daytime, MX$42.98 to MX$52.61 depending on traffic, for 7.4 km (about 22 min).
Is it a flat fare or the meter?: The meter: MX$8.74 to start, then MX$4.28 per km.
Which surcharges apply?: None on a weekday in the daytime.
Does the time of day change the fare?: Weekday rush hour: about MX$49.40; Night: about MX$59.28; Weekend afternoon: about MX$49.40.

Route

Usually via Calle Maestro Antonio Caso, Calle Gutenberg and Avenida Presidente Masaryk. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.

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