Public Transport & Car Costs in Philadelphia
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Philadelphia, United States is $97. 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 Philadelphia: 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 Philadelphia | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Philadelphia | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Philadelphia
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.90 | $2.50 – $4.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $97 | $96 – $140 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $2.85 | $2.70 – $4.00 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $1.56 | $1.56 – $3.11 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $24 | $24 – $24 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.89 | $0.79 – $1.19 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,446 | $26,000 – $37,260 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,824 | $25,368 – $26,590 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.90$2.50 – $4.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $97$96 – $140
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $2.85$2.70 – $4.00
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $1.56$1.56 – $3.11
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $24$24 – $24
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.89$0.79 – $1.19
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $36,446$26,000 – $37,260
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,824$25,368 – $26,590
Other categories in Philadelphia
Transportation in Philadelphia: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Philadelphia?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Philadelphia, United States is around $97. 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 Philadelphia?
- 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 Philadelphia main cost-of-living page.