For travelers arriving at Boston Logan Airport, there are plenty of taxis available at the terminal. Passengers can go directly to the taxi stand from the baggage claim area. It is easy to find a cab in the downtown area, particularly at popular tourist landmarks such as the Freedom Trail or the Aquarium.

Although hailing a cab on the street is not as prevalent as in New York, many people in Boston do it. Major hotels in central Boston usually have a taxi stand, although they might be empty on busy weekends. Visitors staying at any hotel can have the front desk order a cab for them. Many clubs close past midnight on weekends, thus this might be a difficult time to find a cab.

There are many one-way streets in downtown Boston, which will add to the fare. All Boston cabs should have their starting fare listed outside the vehicle, plus mileage intervals when the fare goes up. For getting around the city quickly, taking a taxi is usually the fastest way to get around. Exploring a map of Boston to get some idea of what direction travelers need to go is a good idea before boarding a taxi.