Taking a Taxi or Rideshare
Use these simple phrases when you travel in a taxi or a rideshare in a Spanish-speaking country.
Key Phrases
Yo voy a esta dirección, por favor.
I am going to this address, please.
💡 Show the address on your phone to the driver.
¿Cuál es la tarifa estimada hoy?
What is the estimated fare today?
💡 Useful for checking the price before you start.
¿Hay una parada en el hotel?
Is there a stop at the hotel?
💡 Ask this if you need to make an intermediate stop.
Por favor, usted va más despacio.
Please, you go slower.
💡 Use this to ask the driver to slow down.
Usted para el taxi aquí, por favor.
You stop the taxi here, please.
💡 Use this to ask the driver to pull over and stop.
Yo pago con tarjeta de crédito.
I pay with a credit card.
Yo tengo dinero en efectivo ahora.
I have cash now.
¿Usted tiene un recibo, por favor?
Do you have a receipt, please?
El destino está muy cerca hoy.
The destination is very close today.
El viaje es excelente, muchas gracias.
The trip is excellent, thank you very much.