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Gold Coast Airport taxi fares
What a taxi from Gold Coast Airport actually costs on the official QLD meter — including anything the airport itself adds. Every rate below is the regulated schedule, not an average of what people paid.
Calculate your Gold Coast Airport taxi fare
What Gold Coast Airport adds to the meter
There is no regulated airport surcharge at Gold Coast Airport. You pay the standard QLD metered fare, plus any tolls on the route.
Fares from Gold Coast Airport
Day-tariff estimates on the QLD regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.
| Destination | Distance | Typical day fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolangatta | 4.4 km | $20.52 | Breakdown |
| Burleigh Heads | 12.5 km | $42.28 | Breakdown |
| Robina | 21.0 km | $65.20 | Breakdown |
| Pacific Fair | 22.4 km | $68.94 | Breakdown |
| Broadbeach | 22.4 km | $69.05 | Breakdown |
| The Star Gold Coast | 22.8 km | $70.18 | Breakdown |
| Surfers Paradise | 26.2 km | $79.14 | Breakdown |
| Brisbane CBD | 122.5 km | $338.24 | Breakdown |
Gold Coast Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane CBD?
About $338.24 on the day meter for the 122.5 km trip, using the official QLD regulated rates. Night and weekend tariffs cost more, and heavy traffic adds waiting time.
Is there an extra charge for taxis at Gold Coast Airport?
No regulated airport surcharge applies at Gold Coast Airport. You pay the standard QLD metered fare, plus any tolls on the route.
Is a taxi from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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.
Keep reading
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.