Temple Bar Taxi Rank
The night taxi rank at the heart of Temple Bar, Dublin's entertainment district. Located near Fleet Street and the Central Bank plaza, this is the rank to head for after pubs, restaurants and gigs — busy on Friday and Saturday nights.
Where to Find the Temple Bar Rank
The Temple Bar taxi rank is located on Fleet Street, just off Westmoreland Street, beside the Central Bank plaza — the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar quarter.
Rank Details
Taxi Availability &
Practical Info
Honest information about when this rank tends to be busy with available taxis and when you may need to wait or consider alternatives.
Early Evening (8pm–11pm)
The Temple Bar night rank activates from 8pm. Availability is steady through the early evening as drivers rotate towards the entertainment district. Handy if you're leaving a restaurant or a show at the Olympia Theatre and want a taxi without booking.
Peak Hours (11pm–3am)
From 11pm on Friday and Saturday this is one of the busiest taxi pickup points in Dublin. Expect a queue at peak times — if you don't want to wait, book in the CaminoCabs app and a driver meets you at your exact location instead.
Sunday to Thursday Nights
Quieter than the weekend, with short waits for most of the night. Drivers serving Temple Bar also cover Dame Street and George's Street nearby — if the rank is empty, those ranks are a 5-minute walk.
Ideal If You're In…
Temple Bar, Dame Street, the Olympia Theatre, Trinity College, the Button Factory or any of the pubs and restaurants in the quarter. If you're staying in a hotel nearby, the rank is almost always your fastest pickup — but for guaranteed pickup at your door, pre-book in the app.
Temple Bar
Taxi Rank FAQ
When does the Temple Bar taxi rank operate?
The Temple Bar rank is a designated night rank, operating from 8pm to 6am, seven days a week. During the day you won't find a rank here — use the 24/7 ranks on College Green or O'Connell Street instead.
How long is the wait at the Temple Bar rank?
Before 11pm waits are usually short. From 11pm to 3am on Friday and Saturday nights, this is one of the busiest pickup points in Dublin and queues can build up. If you don't want to wait, book in the CaminoCabs app and a driver comes to your exact location instead.
Where exactly is the Temple Bar taxi rank located?
The rank is on Fleet Street, just off Westmoreland Street, beside the Central Bank plaza in the Temple Bar quarter. Coordinates: 53.345522° N, 6.263713° W. It's a 3-minute walk from the Olympia Theatre and a 5-minute walk from Trinity College.
How much is a taxi from Temple Bar to Dublin Airport?
A taxi from Temple Bar to Dublin Airport typically costs €26–€34 during the day and €33–€42 at night. The journey is about 13 kilometres and takes 25–40 minutes depending on traffic. Use our Dublin taxi fare calculator for an instant estimate.
Is there a booking fee at this rank?
No. There is no booking fee when you take a taxi directly from a rank — only the metered fare applies. Booking fees of €3 only apply when you pre-book a taxi through an app or by phone.
What if there are no taxis at the Temple Bar rank?
If the rank is empty, you have three options: wait a few minutes (drivers rotate through constantly on weekend nights), walk 5 minutes to the Dame Street rank, or pre-book a taxi through the CaminoCabs app for a guaranteed pickup at your exact location.
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About the Temple Bar Taxi Rank
The Temple Bar taxi rank is Dublin's best-known night rank, located on Fleet Street beside the Central Bank plaza in the heart of the Temple Bar entertainment quarter. It operates from 8pm to 6am and serves the city's busiest nightlife area — pubs, restaurants, gig venues and hotels. On Friday and Saturday nights it's one of the highest-turnover taxi pickup points in the city.
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