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Adelaide Airport taxi fares
What a taxi from Adelaide Airport actually costs on the official SA meter — including anything the airport itself adds. Every rate below is the regulated schedule, not an average of what people paid.
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What Adelaide Airport adds to the meter
Adelaide Airport T1 service fee: $4.50 is added to a taxi leaving the airport rank, on top of the metered fare. The calculator above includes it automatically when your pickup is at the airport.
Pickup from T1 Airport Terminal Taxi Rank. $4.00 to airport + $0.50 to industry reform.
Source: SA regulatorFares from Adelaide Airport
Day-tariff estimates on the SA regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.
Adelaide Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Adelaide Airport to Adelaide CBD?
About $31.48 on the day meter for the 9.1 km trip, using the official SA regulated rates. Night and weekend tariffs cost more, and heavy traffic adds waiting time.
Is there an extra charge for taxis at Adelaide Airport?
Yes. Adelaide Airport T1 service fee adds $4.50 to a taxi leaving the airport rank, on top of the metered fare. It is set by the regulator, and the calculator includes it automatically when your pickup is at the airport.
Is a taxi from Adelaide Airport cheaper than a rideshare?
It depends on demand. A taxi from the rank is a regulated maximum, so it cannot surge — the fare is the same at 2am on New Year's Day as it is on a quiet Tuesday, aside from the published night and weekend tariffs. Rideshare is often cheaper off-peak and considerably more expensive during surge.
Do I have to book a taxi from Adelaide Airport?
No. Taxis at the rank are rank-and-hail, so you can join the queue without booking. Booking through an operator is optional and may add a booking fee.
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Fares are the regulated maximum for a rank or hail trip. Actual fares vary with route, traffic and driver-applied surcharges. Airport charges are shown where the regulator publishes them.