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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.
How much is a taxi in Brisbane?
A typical metered taxi in Brisbane costs about A$18 for a short 5 km trip and around A$37 for a 12 km cross-town run on the Queensland daytime meter, which starts with a A$2.90 flagfall. After hours the night tariff lifts the same 5 km trip to about A$19. These are the regulated maximum rates set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR); use the calculator below for an exact fare on your route.
Popular Brisbane taxi fares
| Route | Distance | Est. day fare |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Airport → CBD | 15 km | A$44.85 |
| Brisbane Airport → South Bank | 16 km | A$47.54 |
| CBD → Fortitude Valley | 3 km | A$12.57 |
| CBD → University of Queensland | 7 km | A$23.33 |
| CBD → New Farm | 4 km | A$15.26 |
| CBD → Mt Coot-tha Lookout | 8 km | A$26.02 |
Estimated day-rate meter fares for a 1–4 passenger sedan, computed from the regulated Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) tariff for a typical daytime trip. Excludes tolls, airport access fees and any card surcharge; night, weekend and public-holiday rates are higher. Tap a route to price it exactly. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR), last verified .
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Brisbane Airport (BNE) sits on the river-mouth side of the city at Eagle Farm, about 15 km — a 20-to-25-minute run — from the CBD. The standard SEQ meter applies (there is no fixed fare): roughly A$45 before the A$4.24 airport access fee that Brisbane Airport Corporation charges every departing taxi, plus the AirportlinkM7 toll (around A$6) if your driver takes it. 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.
Night, weekend & peak rates in Brisbane
Queensland runs three time-of-day rates in south-east Queensland: a day rate (weekdays 5am–7pm, A$2.90 flagfall + A$2.69/km), a night rate (from 7pm, A$4.30 flagfall) and a late-night rate (midnight–5am, A$6.30 flagfall). The A$2.69 per-kilometre charge is the same across all three; a A$1.60 booking fee applies to rank, hail and phone trips alike.
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?
About A$45 on the regulated SEQ day meter for the ~15 km trip, plus the A$4.24 airport access fee and the AirportlinkM7 toll (around A$6) if your driver takes it — roughly A$52–A$55 all-in. 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 about A$13 on the day meter (A$14 at night) for the ~3 km trip — usually 5 to 8 minutes, traffic permitting.
How much is a taxi from Brisbane CBD to the University of Queensland?
A taxi from the Brisbane CBD to UQ St Lucia is about A$23 on the day meter for the ~7 km trip, rising to around A$25 after 7pm on the night rate.
When does the Brisbane taxi rate go up at night?
South-east Queensland has three time-of-day windows: the day rate (weekdays 5am–7pm, A$2.90 flagfall), the night rate (from 7pm, A$4.30 flagfall) and the late-night rate (midnight–5am, A$6.30 flagfall). The per-kilometre charge stays A$2.69 throughout — it is the flagfall that climbs after dark, plus a A$1.60 booking fee on every trip.
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.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi in Brisbane?
A rank or hailed Brisbane taxi charges the regulated SEQ meter — about A$45 for the airport run and A$13–A$25 for most CBD trips. Uber, DiDi and Ola use surge pricing, so they are often cheaper off-peak but routinely dearer on Friday and Saturday nights and after major events in the CBD or at Suncorp Stadium.