Public Transport & Car Costs in Quito
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Quito, Ecuador is $21. 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 Quito: 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 Quito | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Quito | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Quito
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.35 | $0.35 – $0.45 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $21 | $21 – $26 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.50 | $1.50 – $1.75 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.50 | $1.50 – $1.50 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $10 | $10 – $10 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.80 | $0.70 – $1.00 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $21,000 | $20,000 – $25,000 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $27,715 | $25,000 – $30,000 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.35$0.35 – $0.45
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $21$21 – $26
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.50$1.50 – $1.75
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.50$1.50 – $1.50
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $10$10 – $10
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.80$0.70 – $1.00
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $21,000$20,000 – $25,000
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $27,715$25,000 – $30,000
Other categories in Quito
Transportation in Quito: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Quito?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Quito, Ecuador is around $21. 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 Quito?
- 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 Quito main cost-of-living page.