ACT · Australian Capital Territory
Canberrataxi & cab fares · 2026
Canberra taxi fares are regulated by Access Canberra with day, night, and Friday/Saturday late-night tariffs. The ACT is treated as a single zone — no regional vs urban split — which makes it the simplest fare structure in Australia: one set of numbers covers every trip in the territory.
In Canberra, "cab" and "taxi" refer to the same regulated vehicle — same Access Canberra 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 Canberra routes
Canberra Airport (CBR)
Canberra Airport (CBR) is a 10-minute trip from Civic and the smallest airport-to-CBD distance of any capital. There is no Airport Access Fee in the ACT — the meter is what you pay. A single rank sits outside arrivals; expect a short wait outside peak hours.
How much is a taxi from Canberra Airport to Canberra CBD?
A metered Canberra taxi from Canberra Airport to the Canberra CBD is typically A$25 – A$42 on the day rate (typical A$32), running on the regulated Australian Capital Territory meter set by Access Canberra. 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 Canberra taxi rank
- 01City Walk (Civic) — primary CBD rank
- 02Garema Place — secondary Civic rank, often shorter queue than City Walk
- 03Manuka — Franklin Street rank, useful for restaurants
- 04Belconnen Westfield — shopping centre rank
- 05Tuggeranong & Gungahlin — limited ranks; pre-book for late-night
What's different in ACT
No tolls, no airport access fee, no surcharges outside the named Friday/Saturday late-night window. The ACT is the most predictable fare regime in the country.
Canberra taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Canberra Airport to Civic?
Canberra Airport to Civic is one of the shortest airport-to-CBD trips in Australia — about 8 km. A metered fare is typically A$25–A$35, with no Airport Access Fee added in the ACT.
How much is a taxi from Canberra Airport to Parliament House?
Canberra Airport to Parliament House is roughly A$28–A$38 on the day rate, with no toll roads and no airport surcharge to add on top.
Does Canberra add a public-holiday taxi surcharge?
Yes — the ACT peak tariff applies for the full 24 hours of any public holiday, lifting the per-km rate above the standard meter. Friday and Saturday late nights (10pm–6am) also attract the peak rate.
Is Canberra the cheapest capital for taxis?
In raw fare structure terms, Canberra is the simplest fare regime in Australia — one zone, no tolls, no airport fee. Per-km rates land near the national median; the overall trip cost is low because Canberra distances themselves are short.