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Geelong taxi & cab fares · 2026
Geelong taxi fare calculator
Enter your pickup and destination for an exact Geelong taxi estimate on the 2026 Victoria meter — the same regulated rate a Geelong cab charges.
Geelong taxi fares are set by Victoria’s Essential Services Commission under the Large Regional schedule — a different (and simpler) structure to Melbourne’s metro meter. One standard rate applies at all times: a $4.50 flagfall plus $2.308 per kilometre. The night and public-holiday premiums are flat add-on fees rather than a higher per-kilometre rate, which keeps a late Geelong fare easy to predict.
In Geelong, "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 Geelong?
A typical metered taxi in Geelong 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 Geelong routes
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Avalon Airport (AVV) sits about 22 km north-east of central Geelong — a metered run of roughly A$48–A$66 depending on the time of day, with the $4.30 late-night fee added after hours. Avalon is the closer airport for the region, but many Geelong travellers still use Melbourne (Tullamarine); that trip is a long metered fare, so check the distance before you ride.
How much is a taxi from Avalon Airport to Geelong CBD?
A metered Geelong taxi from Avalon Airport to the Geelong CBD is typically A$48 – A$66 on the day rate (typical A$55), 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 Geelong
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 Geelong taxi rank
- 01Moorabool Street — the main city-centre rank
- 02Geelong Station (Railway Terrace) — for V/Line arrivals from Melbourne
- 03Little Malop Street — near the restaurants and Geelong Arts Centre
- 04Waterfront / Cunningham Pier — busy on weekends and event days
- 05Westfield Geelong (Bay City Plaza) — the main shopping-centre rank
- 06University Hospital Geelong (Ryrie Street) — reliable rank near the CBD
What's different in VIC
Geelong runs on Victoria’s Large Regional meter, which — unlike Melbourne — does not raise the per-kilometre rate at night. Instead a flat $4.30 late-night fee (Fri/Sat 7pm–6am and midnight–6am other nights) and a $5.25 public-holiday surcharge are added on top of the standard rate. Uber operates in Geelong, so it is worth comparing on shorter trips.
Geelong taxi fares · frequently asked
How much is a taxi from Avalon Airport to Geelong?
A taxi from Avalon Airport (AVV) to central Geelong is typically A$48–A$66 on the regulated Victorian Large Regional meter — the airport is about 22 km from the CBD. A $4.30 late-night fee is added after hours; there is no fixed airport fare.
How much does a taxi cost in Geelong?
Geelong taxis run on Victoria’s Large Regional meter: a $4.50 flagfall plus $2.308 per kilometre, charged at the same rate at all times. A short 5 km trip is roughly A$16; a flat $4.30 late-night fee (after 7pm Fri/Sat and midnight–6am other days) or a $5.25 public-holiday surcharge is added on top when they apply.
Is a taxi or Uber cheaper in Geelong?
Geelong has both. 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. Because the taxi rate does not rise at night (only a flat $4.30 fee applies), late trips are often competitive.
Are Geelong taxi fares the same as Melbourne?
No. Geelong 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.