Taxi fares are regulated by the Government. An operator may charge less than the regulated fare but not more. premium rates apply between 12.00am and 6.00am or on Sunday and public holidays.

Taxi fares are comparable with UK large cities and its something of a myth that we have expensive taxis. Most of the time the cars are parked up at ranks as there's no business and customers tend to remember only the "going home at 2.am fare" from their last night out. The IOM fare will be slightly higher however as fuel and other running costs are more expensive here.

£25 sounds about right from KM but expect over £30 if you're in the premium bracket. Kirk Michael Taxis on 01624878787 is a small family run business but will need you to pre-book for a Douglas pick up.

I know you joked about buses but £47 would get you an unlimited travel bass from Isle of Man Bus and Rail https://www.gov.im/categories/travel-tra...o-explore/