Med City Taxi

Meter starts at the curb outside Main Terminal arrivals

Med City Taxi waits directly outside the Main Terminal baggage claim at Rochester International Airport (RST), so you walk maybe 50–100 feet from the carousel to the cab line. Cars stage in the signed taxi zone in front of arrivals, and you can usually spot the branded sedans and minivans right at the curb during normal flight banks.

This is a standard metered taxi service covering Rochester and nearby towns like Stewartville and Byron, with fares based on distance and time instead of flat zones. Figure roughly 10–15 minutes to reach downtown Rochester along Highway 63, depending on traffic and weather, which matters in winter when snow can slow the drive from RST.

You can call Med City Taxi ahead from your phone as soon as your flight number shows “on approach,” or just walk out at RST and flag the next cab in the queue. Drivers typically accept both cash and major credit cards; always confirm card acceptance and any surcharges before you leave the airport curb.

From the Main Terminal, a taxi ride to central Rochester hotels near Mayo Clinic runs in the same 7–10 mile range, so most fares land in a similar band unless there’s serious construction or detours. If you’re heading farther out, like to smaller towns 20–30 miles away, ask the dispatcher or driver for an estimated total before you commit so you’re not surprised at the meter later.

Step-by-step from plane to taxi at RST usually takes under 15–20 minutes: 1) deplane and walk to baggage claim in the Main Terminal, 2) grab your bag from the single carousel area, 3) follow “Ground Transportation” signs to the front doors, 4) exit to the curb where taxis stage, 5) tell the driver your exact address and confirm payment method, 6) keep your printed or digital receipt when you arrive.

One practical tip: if your flight lands after 22:00 or in a weather delay wave, call Med City Taxi from the baggage claim area so a car is specifically dispatched to RST and you’re not standing in the cold longer than needed.