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Melbourne Airport taxi fares
What a taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport actually costs on the official VIC 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 Melbourne Airport adds to the meter
There is no regulated airport surcharge at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. You pay the standard VIC metered fare, plus any tolls on the route.
Fares from Melbourne Airport
Day-tariff estimates on the VIC regulated schedule, including the airport charge where one applies. Night, weekend and public-holiday tariffs cost more.
| Destination | Distance | Typical day fare | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunswick | 20.4 km | $46.80 | Breakdown |
| Footscray | 20.9 km | $47.80 | Breakdown |
| Carlton | 24.5 km | $55.22 | Breakdown |
| Docklands | 25.2 km | $56.58 | Breakdown |
| Fitzroy | 25.3 km | $56.87 | Breakdown |
| Southern Cross Station | 26.0 km | $58.23 | Breakdown |
| Crown Melbourne | 26.9 km | $60.07 | Breakdown |
| Melbourne CBD | 26.9 km | $60.11 | Breakdown |
| MCG | 28.3 km | $62.80 | Breakdown |
| Richmond | 29.5 km | $65.34 | Breakdown |
| South Yarra | 31.2 km | $68.76 | Breakdown |
| St Kilda | 34.1 km | $74.65 | Breakdown |
| Box Hill | 40.2 km | $87.18 | Breakdown |
| Glen Waverley | 49.9 km | $106.79 | Breakdown |
| Dandenong | 65.2 km | $137.98 | Breakdown |
| Avalon Airport | 71.0 km | $149.78 | Breakdown |
| Frankston | 78.6 km | $165.36 | Breakdown |
Melbourne Airport taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Melbourne CBD?
About $60.11 on the day meter for the 26.9 km trip, using the official VIC regulated rates. Night and weekend tariffs cost more, and heavy traffic adds waiting time.
Is there an extra charge for taxis at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport?
No regulated airport surcharge applies at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. You pay the standard VIC metered fare, plus any tolls on the route.
Is a taxi from Melbourne 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 Melbourne Tullamarine 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.