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Bendigo taxi & cab fares · 2026
Bendigo taxi fare calculator
Enter your pickup and destination for an exact Bendigo taxi estimate on the 2026 Victoria meter — the same regulated rate a Bendigo cab charges.
Bendigo taxi fares are set by Victoria’s Essential Services Commission under the Large Regional schedule — the same meter used in Geelong and Ballarat. One standard rate applies at all times: a $4.50 flagfall plus $2.308 per kilometre, with the night and public-holiday premiums charged as flat add-on fees rather than a higher after-hours per-kilometre rate.
In Bendigo, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV) 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 Bendigo?
A typical metered taxi in Bendigo costs about A$16 for a short 5 km trip and around A$32 for a 12 km cross-town run on the Victoria daytime meter, which starts with a A$4.50 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$16. These are the regulated maximum rates set by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV); use the calculator above for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Bendigo routes
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Bendigo has no commercial airport. Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is about 150 km south — a metered taxi is roughly A$350, so almost everyone takes the V/Line train to Melbourne and connects to the airport, or books an airport-shuttle service. The calculator will still price the full metered run if you want the taxi figure.
How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to Bendigo CBD?
A metered Bendigo taxi from Melbourne Airport to the Bendigo CBD is typically A$320 – A$395 on the day rate (typical A$350), running on the regulated Victoria meter set by Commercial Passenger Vehicles Victoria (CPVV). 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 Bendigo
The Large Regional meter is a single rate at all times ($4.50 + $2.308/km); a flat $4.30 late-night fee (Fri/Sat 7pm–6am, midnight–6am other days) and a $5.25 public-holiday surcharge are added on top — the two never stack. A 4% card surcharge may also apply.
Where to find a Bendigo taxi rank
- 01Hargreaves Mall — the main city-centre rank
- 02Bendigo Station (Railway Place) — for V/Line arrivals from Melbourne
- 03Bendigo Marketplace (High Street) — the main shopping-centre rank
- 04Bendigo Health (Barnard Street) — reliable rank near the hospital
- 05View Street — near the galleries, theatre and Rosalind Park
- 06La Trobe University (Flora Hill) — rank for the campus
What's different in VIC
Bendigo runs on Victoria’s Large Regional meter — one rate at all times, with the night and holiday premiums added as flat fees rather than a higher per-kilometre rate. The nearest airport is Melbourne (Tullamarine), a long metered trip, so the train is the usual choice. Uber operates in Bendigo as an alternative to the taxi rank.
Bendigo taxi fares · frequently asked
How much does a taxi cost in Bendigo?
Bendigo taxis run on Victoria’s Large Regional meter: a $4.50 flagfall plus $2.308 per kilometre, at the same rate all day. A short 5 km trip is roughly A$16. A flat $4.30 late-night fee (Fri/Sat 7pm–6am and midnight–6am other days) or a $5.25 public-holiday surcharge is added on top when it applies.
Do they have Uber in Bendigo?
Yes — Uber operates in Bendigo alongside the local taxi fleet (Bendigo Taxis). On short trips the regulated taxi meter and Uber land close; Uber is usually cheaper off-peak, while a taxi can win when Uber surge pricing kicks in on Friday and Saturday nights.
How can I book a taxi in Bendigo?
Call Bendigo Taxis on 13 10 08, use the 13cabs app, or join a rank at Hargreaves Mall, Bendigo Station or the Marketplace. Booking ahead is worth it late at night, on Sundays and around big events at the Ulumbarra Theatre or Bendigo Showgrounds.
How much is a taxi from Bendigo to Melbourne Airport?
It is a long trip — about 150 km — so a metered taxi is roughly A$350 on the Victorian Large Regional rate. Most travellers instead take the V/Line train to Melbourne and connect to the airport, or book an airport shuttle, both far cheaper than a taxi the whole way.
Are Bendigo taxi fares the same as Melbourne?
No. Bendigo is on Victoria’s Large Regional schedule, which is separate from the Melbourne metro meter. The flagfall is lower ($4.50 vs $5.25) and — unlike Melbourne — the per-kilometre rate does not step up at night; instead a flat late-night fee applies.