Meter starts at the curb with All Around Taxi
Fares with All Around Taxi run on a standard meter from Yampa Valley Airport (HDN), with pick-ups right outside the terminal’s main arrivals doors. They operate year-round, so you can step out of the baggage claim area and get a ride without dealing with rental car lines or winter driving yourself.
All Around Taxi serves Hayden, Steamboat Springs, and other Routt County spots, with typical runs of about 20–30 minutes into Steamboat depending on road and snow conditions. The driver sets the meter when you get in; ask for a rough total to Steamboat or Hayden before pulling away so the price doesn’t surprise you.
Service runs during the same bank of hours as HDN’s main flight schedule, which is heaviest from early morning through late evening in ski season. Call ahead using their local phone number at least 24 hours in advance for very early or late arrivals so a car is actually waiting when your flight lands.
All Around Taxi can handle skis and snowboards in the trunk or back seat, but one standard taxi comfortably fits about 3–4 people plus bags. Bigger groups should ask about sending two cars or a larger vehicle and get a per-car estimate before you confirm, especially on weekend powder days.
Payment is typically taken in cash or major cards; ask the driver at pickup if the card reader is working before you rely on it. If you plan to pay by card, confirm whether they add a surcharge of a few percent so you can decide between cash and card on the spot.
In winter, HDN arrivals can bunch up around the afternoon Denver and Dallas flights, which means the taxi line right outside baggage claim can hit a 20–30 minute wait. Build in that buffer if you have dinner reservations in Steamboat or a ski-school start time the next morning.
Final tip: when you book your return to HDN with All Around Taxi, tell them your exact flight time and aim to get to the airport at least 90 minutes before departure; weather and two-lane roads can slow everything down fast once snow starts falling.