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Canberra Airport taxi fares

What a taxi from Canberra Airport actually costs on the official ACT meter — including anything the airport itself adds. Every rate below is the regulated schedule, not an average of what people paid.

Rates verified 26 May 20262026 schedule

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What Canberra Airport adds to the meter

Canberra Airport toll: $3.00 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.

Pass-through when driver has paid the airport access toll

Source: ACT regulator

Fares from Canberra Airport

Day-tariff estimates on the ACT regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.

DestinationDistanceTypical day fare
Kingston6.5 km$26.40Breakdown
Parliament House8.4 km$31.52Breakdown
Canberra CBD8.8 km$32.34Breakdown
Belconnen18.8 km$59.00Breakdown
Tuggeranong22.4 km$68.40Breakdown

Canberra Airport taxi questions

How much is a taxi from Canberra Airport to Canberra CBD?

About $32.34 on the day meter for the 8.8 km trip, using the official ACT regulated rates. Night and weekend tariffs cost more, and heavy traffic adds waiting time.

Is there an extra charge for taxis at Canberra Airport?

Yes. Canberra Airport toll adds $3.00 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 Canberra 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 Canberra 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.