Boston Logan International Airport Taxi Scams: How to Avoid Them
Boston · BOS · Real fare Metered — $2.60 for the first 1/7 mile, then 40 cents for each further 1/7 mile, tolls extra
Where is the official taxi rank?
Designated taxi stands on the Arrivals level at Terminals A, B, C and E, with taxi dispatchers in every terminal.
Common scams to watch out for
Flat price quoted for downtown
Downtown Boston is not one of the city's flat-rate communities, so a Boston taxi to downtown runs on the meter.
How to avoid: Take a taxi from the dispatcher-staffed stand and make sure the meter is running.
Rides offered away from the taxi stands
Taxis at Logan pick up from designated stands where Massport dispatchers help passengers.
How to avoid: Follow the Ground Transportation and Taxi signs to the stand rather than accepting an offer elsewhere.
Legitimate transport options
| Method | Cost | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Boston taxi (metered) | Metered | Arrivals level, Terminals A, B, C and E |
Emergency + complaint contacts
Emergency: 911 · Boston Police Hackney Carriage Unit regulates Boston taxis
Sources
- Massport — taxis and limos at Logan · checked 2 Oct 2026
- Boston Police — taxi rates · checked 2 Oct 2026
Skip the taxi risk entirely
The safest way to avoid every scam above is a pre-booked hotel with airport shuttle or transfer service. Book a Boston hotel with an included airport pickup — no negotiating, no meter drama, no touts.
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