Public Transport & Car Costs in Cuenca
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Cuenca, Ecuador is $30. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Cuenca: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Cuenca | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Cuenca | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Cuenca
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.35 | $0.30 – $0.35 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $30 | — |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $0.65 | $0.55 – $1.50 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.12 | $0.60 – $2.00 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $12 | $6.00 – $15 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.75 | $0.66 – $0.80 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $25,000 | $20,000 – $30,000 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $29,002 | $28,431 – $29,574 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.35$0.30 – $0.35
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $30
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $0.65$0.55 – $1.50
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.12$0.60 – $2.00
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $12$6.00 – $15
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.75$0.66 – $0.80
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $25,000$20,000 – $30,000
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $29,002$28,431 – $29,574
Other categories in Cuenca
Transportation in Cuenca: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Cuenca?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Cuenca, Ecuador is around $30. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Cuenca?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Cuenca main cost-of-living page.