QLD · Queensland
Brisbanetaxi & cab fares · 2026
Brisbane fares sit within Queensland's three-tier regulated system run by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR): south-east Queensland (Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast), regional and rural. Brisbane is firmly in the south-east tier, so the SEQ tariff applies to almost every trip you'll take within the city.
In Brisbane, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) meter, same maximum tariff. The calculator below applies the 2026 schedule for sedan, maxi (5+ passengers) and wheelchair-accessible trips, and detects Uber-comparison scenarios automatically.
Popular Brisbane routes
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Brisbane Airport (BNE) is on the river-mouth side of the city at Eagle Farm. The standard meter applies — there is no fixed fare — plus the Airport Access Fee that BAC charges every taxi departing the rank. If your driver takes the Gateway Motorway from the airport, expect a toll on top. Domestic and International each have a dedicated rank with a marshal during peak arrivals.
How much is a taxi from Brisbane Airport to Brisbane CBD?
A metered Brisbane taxi from Brisbane Airport to the Brisbane CBD is typically A$45 – A$65 on the day rate (typical A$52), running on the regulated Queensland meter set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR). The night, late-night and public-holiday tariffs add to that figure; tolls and airport access fees are passed through on top.
Where to find a Brisbane taxi rank
- 01Roma Street Station — main long-distance interchange, large rank
- 02Queen Street Mall — Edward Street end, fastest to clear in the CBD
- 03Fortitude Valley — Brunswick Street Mall, late-night rank
- 04South Bank — Cultural Centre rank, near the Performing Arts Centre
- 05New Farm — Brunswick Street near the Powerhouse on weekends
What's different in QLD
Brisbane has three river tunnels (Clem7, Legacy Way, Airport Link) and several bridges with tolls — your driver should disclose any toll route before departure. If they don't, ask. Outside SEQ, regional and rural tariffs apply once you cross the zone boundary.
Brisbane taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Brisbane Airport to the CBD?
A taxi from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to the Brisbane CBD is typically A$45–A$60 on the regulated SEQ meter, plus the AirportlinkM7 toll (around A$6) if your driver takes it. Brisbane has no fixed-fare arrangement; the standard TMR meter applies.
How much is a taxi from Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast?
A taxi from Brisbane Airport to Surfers Paradise is approximately A$170–A$210 on the SEQ meter, depending on time of day and toll choice (Logan Motorway and Gateway tolls add roughly A$14 combined).
How much is a taxi from Brisbane CBD to Fortitude Valley?
A short Brisbane CBD to Fortitude Valley taxi is typically A$15–A$22 on the day rate — usually 5 to 8 minutes traffic permitting.
When does the Queensland peak taxi rate apply?
Queensland TMR peak rates apply between midnight and 5am every night, plus all of any public holiday. Friday and Saturday late nights add a further surcharge on top of the night meter.
Is Brisbane the same fare zone as the Gold Coast?
Yes — Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Ipswich all fall under the South-East Queensland (SEQ) tariff. Step outside that boundary and the lower Regional or Rural rate applies.