Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
These essential phrases will help you confidently give directions, ask about fares, and pay for your ride.
Key Phrases
A esta dirección, por favor.
neutralTo this address, please.
Show the driver the address on your phone.
Vamos a la estación.
casualWe are going to the station.
Use this when you know exactly where you are going.
¿Cuánto es más o menos?
casualHow much is it, more or less?
A natural way to ask for an estimate.
¿Cuánto cuesta ir al centro?
neutralHow much does it cost to go downtown?
Good to ask before getting in a taxi without a meter.
Necesito hacer una parada.
neutralI need to make a stop.
Say this before the trip begins if possible.
Más despacio, por favor.
neutralSlower, please.
Essential if the driver is going too fast.
Puede parar en la esquina, por favor.
politeYou can stop at the corner, please.
Use with taxi drivers for a polite request.
Aquí está bien, gracias.
casualHere is fine, thanks.
A very common and natural way to end the ride.
¿Acepta tarjeta?
neutralDo you accept card?
Ask this before you start if you only have a card.
Un recibo, por favor.
neutralA receipt, please.
Useful for business trips or record keeping.