Public Transport & Car Costs in Detroit
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Detroit, United States is $120. 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 Detroit: 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 Detroit | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Detroit | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Detroit
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | $2.00 – $2.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $120 | $120 – $120 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | $3.00 – $3.00 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.55 | $1.55 – $1.55 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $24 | $24 – $24 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.92 | $0.81 – $1.28 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,033 | $34,220 – $36,570 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,861 | $25,598 – $30,000 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.00$2.00 – $2.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $120$120 – $120
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.00$3.00 – $3.00
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.55$1.55 – $1.55
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $24$24 – $24
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.92$0.81 – $1.28
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,033$34,220 – $36,570
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,861$25,598 – $30,000
Other categories in Detroit
Transportation in Detroit: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Detroit?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Detroit, United States is around $120. 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 Detroit?
- 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 Detroit main cost-of-living page.