NT · Northern Territory
Alice Springs taxi & cab fares · 2026
Alice Springs taxi fare calculator
Enter your pickup and destination for an exact Alice Springs taxi estimate on the 2026 Northern Territory meter — the same regulated rate a Alice Springs cab charges.
Alice Springs taxi fares are set by the NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, and — unlike a big-city meter — the Alice Springs schedule is its own tariff, separate from Darwin’s and generally a little higher. There is no Uber or DiDi in Alice Springs, so the metered taxi is the main on-demand ride in town; knowing the regulated rate before you set off is the only way to sanity-check the fare.
In Alice Springs, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure meter, same maximum tariff. The calculator above applies the 2026 schedule for sedan, maxi (5+ passengers) and wheelchair-accessible trips, and detects Uber-comparison scenarios automatically.
How much is a taxi in Alice Springs?
A typical metered taxi in Alice Springs costs about A$18 for a short 5 km trip and around A$35 for a 12 km cross-town run on the Northern Territory daytime meter, which starts with a A$5.30 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$21. These are the regulated maximum rates set by NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure; use the calculator above for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Alice Springs routes
Alice Springs Airport (ASP)
Alice Springs Airport (ASP) is about 13 km south of the town centre on the Stuart Highway — a 15-minute run that costs roughly A$34–A$52 on the meter, at the lower end on the weekday day tariff and toward the top on the night/weekend rate. There is no fixed airport fare; the meter runs the whole way. The rank sits directly outside the terminal and meets scheduled flights.
How much is a taxi from Alice Springs Airport to Alice Springs CBD?
A metered Alice Springs taxi from Alice Springs Airport to the Alice Springs CBD is typically A$34 – A$52 on the day rate (typical A$40), running on the regulated Northern Territory meter set by NT Department of Logistics and Infrastructure. The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Night, weekend & peak rates in Alice Springs
The NT night, late-night and weekend tariff (6pm–6am plus all weekend and public holidays) lifts the meter above the weekday day rate; a 5% card surcharge and a $50 soiling fee may also apply.
Where to find a Alice Springs taxi rank
- 01Todd Mall — the main town-centre rank, by the shops and cafés
- 02Alice Springs Airport (ASP) — rank outside the terminal, meets flights
- 03Alice Springs Hospital (Gap Road) — reliable rank on the south side
- 04Yeperenye Shopping Centre (Hartley Street) — the busiest suburban rank
- 05Todd Tavern / Wills Terrace — handy for the late-night crowd
What's different in NT
Alice Springs runs on its own NT tariff — a different, slightly higher flagfall and per-kilometre rate than Darwin — and because there is no rideshare in town, there is no surge alternative to compare against: the regulated meter is both the ceiling and the going rate. The night, late-night and weekend tariff applies from 6pm to 6am and all day on weekends and public holidays.
Alice Springs taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Alice Springs Airport to town?
An Alice Springs Airport to town-centre taxi is typically A$34–A$52 on the regulated NT meter — the trip is about 13 km. The lower end applies on the weekday day tariff; the night/weekend rate (after 6pm and all weekend) sits toward the top of that range. There is no fixed airport fare.
Can you get Uber in Alice Springs?
No. As of 2026 neither Uber nor DiDi operates in Alice Springs — rideshare in the Northern Territory runs only in Darwin. The metered taxi is the main on-demand option in Alice Springs, which is exactly why it helps to know the regulated fare before you ride.
How do I book a taxi in Alice Springs?
Call the local Alice Springs taxi line on 13 10 08, use a taxi-booking app such as 13cabs (which also serves Alice Springs), or grab a cab at the Todd Mall, airport, hospital or Yeperenye ranks. With no rideshare in town, booking ahead helps at flight times and on weekend nights.
Are Alice Springs taxi fares the same as Darwin?
No. The Northern Territory sets a separate maximum fare for each taxi area, so Alice Springs runs on its own schedule — a slightly higher flagfall and per-kilometre rate than Darwin. This calculator uses the Alice Springs tariff, not the Darwin one.
Is a taxi or Uber cheaper in Alice Springs?
The question is moot in Alice Springs — there is no Uber or DiDi, so the regulated taxi meter is the only on-demand fare. In cities that do have both, taxis and rideshare land close on short trips, with rideshare usually cheaper off-peak and taxis often cheaper once surge pricing kicks in.